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1927

The Magic Flame

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.

Credits

Director

Henry King

Cast

Ronald Colman , Vilma Banky , Agostino Borgato , Gustav von Seyffertitz , Harvey Clark , Shirley Palmer , Cosmo Kyrle Bellew , George Davis

Studio

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Genres

Romance Drama

External

IMDb

Posters

2
The Magic Flame (1927) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
The Magic Flame (1927) international poster - US
US international

Awards

0 wins, 2 nominations
Nom Best Original Screenplay George Marion Jr. 1927/28
Nom Best Cinematography (Black and White) George Barnes 1927/28

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