United States / Sep 17, 1927
THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Davis | The Utility Man |
Genres
RomanceDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Magic Flame |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Samuel Goldwyn Productions |
| Release date | 17 settembre 1927 |
| Production | Samuel Goldwyn |
| Writer | Bess Meredyth, Rudolph Lothar |
| Cinematography | George Barnes |
| Assistant directors | Robert Florey, Henry King |
| Camera operators | George Barnes |
| Additional photography | George Barnes |
| Production design | Carl Oscar Borg |
| Art direction | Carl Oscar Borg |
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| Set decoration | Carl Oscar Borg |
| Music | Sigmund Spaeth |
| Sound | Sigmund Spaeth |
| Revenue | 615.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Denmark / Nov 07, 1927
Finland / Jan 16, 1928
Portugal / Jul 22, 1929
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