The Magic Flame (1927)
- Directed by
- Henry King
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 5.5 of 10 from 4 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
In this silent film, a circus performer falls in love with a woman who is desired by another man. Their romance leads to conflict and tragedy against the colorful backdrop of the circus world.
romantictragicmelodramaticvisually stylizedpassionatesilent-eracircus-atmospheresoap-operatic
What happens
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. 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. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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