The Magic Flame
“THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$615K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolph Lothar, Bess Meredyth
- Original Score
- Sigmund Spaeth
- Original Title
- The Magic Flame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $615K
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Rudolph Lothar, Bess Meredyth
Sigmund Spaeth
George Barnes
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Bess Meredyth
Writer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Oscars 1929
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Flame
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What is The Magic Flame about?
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.
Who directed The Magic Flame?
The Magic Flame was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The Magic Flame?
The principal cast of The Magic Flame includes Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Agostino Borgato, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Harvey Clark.
When was The Magic Flame released and how long is it?
The Magic Flame was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Magic Flame make at the box office?
The Magic Flame grossed $615K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Flame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Flame was composed by Sigmund Spaeth.