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The Magic Flame(1927)
Status: Released
Date: 1927-09-17
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Time: 1h 40m
THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
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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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Revenue: $615,000.00
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Movie: The Magic Flame
Top 8 Billed Cast
Ronald Colman
Tito the Clown / The Count
Vilma Banky
Bianca, the Aerial Artist
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Chancellor
Harvey Clark
The Aide
Shirley Palmer
The Wife
George Davis
The Utility Man
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Overview
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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1927-09-17
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THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
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