The life of Rudolph Valentino was insured for a sum ranging between $150,000 and $200,000 by the Cinema Finance Corp of Los Angeles which is completely owned by M.P. Capital Corp. The Cost company participated in the financing of several of Valentino’s films. Collateral was supplied in the form of this interest in the two pictures he made for Ritz Carlton, Famous Players-Lasky and by real estate. Considerably additional insurance was carried. Arthur Brisbane in his column today in the American says “Millions all over the world as far as moving pictures spread learn with deep regret of the death of Rudolph Valentino, who had made so important a place for himself in a great art. A very young man of intense feeling and Earnestness Valentino held his place without a rival in the field. His life was too short but it was not wasted”.
I deeply regret Mr. Valentino’s death. He had a distinguished career and was prepared to do yet further work. His death is a great loss. Will Hayes
Those of us who know Rudolph Valentino and watched his amazing rise to fame are profoundly shocked by his untimely death. The loss is a great one. Sidney Kent, General Manager Famous Players-Lasky
I cannot express my grief over the loss of Valentino. He was a friend. Marcus Lowe.
Besides being a brilliant actor, he was a most loveable man and a credit to the industry. Richard Rowland
The passing of Valentino find s the entire motion picture industry in mourning. He was stricken at the height of a remarkable and well-deserved success. His death is a loss.
Nicholas Schenck, Executive Vice President, Lowes INC and M-G-M. Rudolph Valentino was a great artist. In his dath, the motion picture loses a vivid personality who has brought romance and entertainment into the lives of millions throughout the world .
Adolph Zukor, President Famous Players- Lasky
He was one of the greatest artists of the screen. Is passing will be mourned throughout the world. Wallace Beery
Rudolph Valentino was a distinct personality that cannot be replaced. His passing leaves big gap in the motion picture world. Madge Bellamy
The shock of Valentino’s death is overwhelming. He was a great actor, a fine person and sincere friend. Major Edward Bowes, Vice President, MGM, Managing Director Capital Theater
In the death of Rudolph Valentino the screen has lost its most picturesque and outstanding personality/ A charming gentleman and brilliant actor who had but scratched the surface of his great talent Herbert Brenon
In the passing of Valentino the picture industry has lost one of its true geniuses – Ricardo Cortez
The loss of a true friend and a great artist leaves one with a helpless feeling of inexpressible remorse. Screenland and its followers will never forget him. Bebe Daniels
We have suffered an irreparable loss. We have lost a true artist and a real man. Reginald Denny
The public knew and loved Valentino as an artist. We knew and loved Rudy as a man Richard Dix
The world will miss Valentino the actor. I miss him as a friend. Allan Dwan
The screen has lost one of its greatest figures. As a showman, I have found him one of the greatest box office attractions because of his distinctive characterization of the ideal lover. Sid Grauman
To have known Valentino and to have worked with him is to have known a great and sincere artist. He was a craftsman of the highest integrity. Forrest Halsey, Scene Preparer Monsieur Beaucaire
To be wiped out when he had reached the highest point in his career is the real tragedy. Howard Higgin
His death marks the passing of a great public idol, who can never be forgotten by the millions who admire him Hope Higgins
The news of the death of Valentino struck me like a thunderbolt. Jack Holt.
Rudolph Valentino’s death means perhaps the greatest loss the screen has ever had. Leatrice Joy
It was a great shock. There is a gap in Hollywood that cannot be stilled. Laura LaPlante
Rudy was a true friend, a real sportsman, an athlete, and a gentleman, and one of the greatest individual figures our industry has developed. Rod LaRocque
I am deeply shocked at his death. The motion picture industry has lost one of its most wonderful actors. Ben Lyon
The screen has lost one of its most brilliant figures Dorothy Mackaill
Rudolph Valentino’s death was a great shock to me. He was a remarkable actor and the picture industry loses one of its most colorful personalities in his passing. Thomas Meighan
To me, it was Valentino’s youth which makes his death so sad. Lois Moran
He is a type that comes perhaps, but once in history. Ray Rockett
The world has lost a real gentleman. Alfred Santell
I am with millions of other admirers am bowed with sorrow..Florence Vidor
I am deeply shocked to hear of Valentino’s death. He was one of the finest men I have met during my motion picture career. I knew Rudolph Valentino for 7 years and there was absolutely no change in his character when he became a public idol. Lois Wilson.
May the thoughts and prayers of the millions who loved Rudy help him on his journey to the unknown. As a personal friend and admirer my humble prayer follows him. Gloria Swanson
Nothing has ever affected me so deeply. Rudy had a tremendous personality which made him loved by everyone who was able to get within his natural reserve. He was a dear friend of mine. Mal St. Clair
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