The Magic Flame

The Magic Flame

100 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 17, 1927

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.

The Magic Flame

100 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 17, 1927

The Magic Flame
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.
Producers Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Original title The Magic Flame
Directors Henry King, Robert Florey
Writers Rudolph Lothar, Bess Meredyth

Cast

Ronald Colman

as Tito the Clown / The Count

Vilma Banky

as Bianca, the Aerial Artist

Agostino Borgato

as The Ringmaster

Gustav von Seyffertitz

as The Chancellor

Harvey Clark

as The Aide

Shirley Palmer

as The Wife

Cosmo Kyrle Bellew

as The Husband

George Davis

as The Utility Man