The Undying Flame
Synopsis
In ancient Egypt a Princess is loved by a simple Shepherd, to the great displeasure of the King, who orders the offending lover be buried alive, for he had promised his daughter to the builder of the Temple. Breaking a double scarab in two, the shepherd and the Princess each keep a broken half and pledge that their souls will be reunited in death. Centuries later Capt. Harry Paget of the English garrison at the Sudan is enchanted by Grace Leslie, the daughter of Sir Hector Leslie, commander of the garrison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Bell Clifton, Charles E. Whittaker
- Original Title
- The Undying Flame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Emma Bell Clifton, Charles E. Whittaker
John van den Broek
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
John van den Broek
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Undying Flame
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What is The Undying Flame about?
In ancient Egypt a Princess is loved by a simple Shepherd, to the great displeasure of the King, who orders the offending lover be buried alive, for he had promised his daughter to the builder of the Temple. Breaking a double scarab in two, the shepherd and the Princess each keep a broken half and pledge that their souls will be reunited in death. Centuries later Capt. Harry Paget of the English garrison at the Sudan is enchanted by Grace Leslie, the daughter of Sir Hector Leslie, commander of the garrison.
Who directed The Undying Flame?
The Undying Flame was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Undying Flame?
The principal cast of The Undying Flame includes Olga Petrova, Edwin Mordant, Herbert Evans, Mahlon Hamilton, Warren Cook.
When was The Undying Flame released and how long is it?
The Undying Flame was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.