The Magic Flame
THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
1927 | 100m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Henry King |
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| Writer: | Bess Meredyth |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 17, 1927 |
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| Director: | Henry King |
| Writer: | Bess Meredyth |
| Genres: | |
| Keywords | circus, partially lost film |
| Production Companies | Samuel Goldwyn Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $615,000
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: May 03, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Sigmund Spaeth | Music |
| Carl Oscar Borg | Art Direction |
| Rudolph Lothar | Theatre Play |
| George Barnes | Director of Photography |
| Henry King | Director |
| Bess Meredyth | Writer |
| Robert Florey | Assistant Director |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Samuel Goldwyn | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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