Movie: The Flame

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Carroll
John Carroll

George MacAllister

Vera Ralston
Vera Ralston

Carlotta Duval

Robert Paige
Robert Paige

Barry MacAllister

Broderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford

Ernie Hicks

Henry Travers
Henry Travers

Dr. Mitchell

Blanche Yurka
Blanche Yurka

Aunt Margaret

Constance Dowling
Constance Dowling

Helen Anderson

Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel

Celia

Victor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yung

Chang

Harry Cheshire
Harry Cheshire

The Minister

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    George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.

  • Release Date

    1947-11-24

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    "I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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