The Magic Flame(1927)
THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
The Magic Flame Synopsis
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.
The Magic Flame (1927) is a romance and drama film directed by Henry King, released on September 17, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Agostino Borgato and Gustav von Seyffertitz. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry King
- Writers:
- Rudolph Lothar, Bess Meredyth
- Producers:
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Revenue:
- $615,000
- Status:
- Released
The Magic Flame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Colman
as Tito the Clown / The Count
Vilma Banky
as Bianca, the Aerial Artist
- Agostino Borgato
Agostino Borgato
as The Ringmaster
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as The Chancellor
Harvey Clark
as The Aide
Shirley Palmer
as The Wife
- Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
as The Husband
George Davis
as The Utility Man
Key crew
Directed by Henry King, written by Rudolph Lothar and Bess Meredyth, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
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The Magic Flame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Magic Flame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic Flame online?
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Who stars in The Magic Flame?
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The main cast of The Magic Flame (1927) includes Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Agostino Borgato, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Harvey Clark. The film was directed by Henry King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic Flame released?
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The Magic Flame was released on September 17, 1927 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Magic Flame worth watching?
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The Magic Flame (1927) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.