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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.
| The Magic Flame | |
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Lobby card | |
| Directed by | Henry King |
| Written by | George Marion, Jr. (titles) June Mathis (continuity) Bess Meredyth (writer) Nellie Revell (titles) |
| Based on | König Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar |
| Produced by | Samuel Goldwyn |
| Starring | Ronald Colman Vilma Bánky |
| Cinematography | George Barnes |
| Music by | Sigmund Spaeth |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 9 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
 | This article needs a plot summary. (December 2023) |
The Magic Flame is now considered to be a lost film.[3] The first five reels are rumored to exist at the George Eastman House, though this is disputed.[4][5]
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