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The Magic Flame

THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
Sep 17, 1927 · 1h 40m
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The Magic Flame (1927) is a feature film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar. George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.

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CAST

Ronald Colman
Tito the Clown / The Count
Vilma Banky
Bianca, the Aerial Artist
Agostino Borgato
The Ringmaster
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Chancellor
Harvey Clark
The Aide
Shirley Palmer
The Wife
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
The Husband
George Davis
The Utility Man
Directed by Henry King

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$615,000
Production
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Country
US

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