The Magic Flame
“THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY”
1927•1h 40m•5.5•Released
RomanceDrama
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.
Director
Henry King
Writer
Bess Meredyth
Revenue
$1M
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Cast
Ronald Colman
Tito the Clown / The Count
Vilma Banky
Bianca, the Aerial Artist
Agostino Borgato
The Ringmaster
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Chancellor
Harvey Clark
The Aide
Shirley Palmer
The Wife
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
The Husband
George Davis
The Utility Man
Production
Company
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Producer
Samuel Goldwyn
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