The Magic Flame
THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
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. This is now considered to be a lost film.The first five reels are rumored to exist at the George Eastman House.
Direction
Cast
Ronald Colman
Tito the Clown
Ronald Colman
The Count
Vilma Bánky
Bianca, the Aerial Artist
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Agostino Borgato
The Ringmaster
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Chancellor
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Harvey Clark
The Aide
Shirley Palmer
The Wife
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Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
The Husband
George Davis
The Utility Man
André Cheron
The Manager
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Vadim Uraneff
The Visitor
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Sigmund Spaeth
Composer
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George Barnes
Cinematographer