Thursday, October 23, 2025

The following is cited to The Des Moines Register, August 30, 1951. (Transcription below image)

"Alberto G. Valentino, 59 (left), brother of 'The Great Lover' and Jean Valentino, 37, nephew of Rudolph, said recently they intend to take legal action to halt the 'degrading carnivals' that annually take place at Rudolph Valentino's tomb in the Hollywood, Cal., cenetery. Last Thursday, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Valentino, the 'Lady in Black' swooned at the vault which contains his body."