The Magic Flame

1927 film by Henry King From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Magic Flame is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the 1900 play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar.[1] George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his work in The Magic Flame, The Devil Dancer, and Sadie Thompson.[2] The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.

Directed byHenry King
Written byGeorge Marion Jr. (titles)
June Mathis (continuity)
Bess Meredyth (writer)
Nellie Revell (titles)
Based onKönig Harlekin
by Rudolph Lothar
Produced bySamuel Goldwyn
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The Magic Flame
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Directed byHenry King
Written byGeorge Marion Jr. (titles)
June Mathis (continuity)
Bess Meredyth (writer)
Nellie Revell (titles)
Based onKönig Harlekin
by Rudolph Lothar
Produced bySamuel Goldwyn
StarringRonald Colman
Vilma Bánky
CinematographyGeorge Barnes
Music bySigmund Spaeth
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Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • September 18, 1927 (1927-09-18) (U.S.)
Running time
9 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)
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The Magic Flame is now considered to be a lost film.[3] The first five reels are rumored to exist at the George Eastman Museum, though this is disputed.[4][5]

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