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7.2 / 10(65 votes)IMDbNR19261h 52m$658K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Flesh and the Devil

“Passion ran like wine in their blood!”

Synopsis

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.

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Flesh and the Devil (1926) - The Waltz

Type: Clip • Published 2009-11-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.76x ROI)

Production Budget

$373K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$658K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.76x

+$285K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $373KWorldwide: $658K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clarence Brown
Screenplay & Story
Benjamin Glazer
Original Title
Flesh and the Devil
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$373K
Worldwide Gross
$658K
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clarence Brown

Screenplay & Story

Benjamin Glazer, Marian Ainslee, Hermann Sudermann

Director of Photography

William H. Daniels

Film Editing

Lloyd Nosler

Producers

Irving Thalberg

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Hermann Sudermann

Department Leadership Roster

William H. Daniels

William H. Daniels

Director of Photography

Clarence Brown

Clarence Brown

Director

Benjamin Glazer

Screenplay

Marian Ainslee

Writer

Lloyd Nosler

Editor

Irving Thalberg

Irving Thalberg

Producer

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flesh and the Devil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Flesh and the Devil about?

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.

Who directed Flesh and the Devil?

Flesh and the Devil was directed by Clarence Brown.

Who stars in Flesh and the Devil?

The principal cast of Flesh and the Devil includes John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent, William Orlamond.

When was Flesh and the Devil released and how long is it?

Flesh and the Devil was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of Flesh and the Devil?

Flesh and the Devil had a reported production budget of $373K and grossed $658K at the worldwide box office (1.76 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Is Flesh and the Devil based on a book or true story?

Flesh and the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Sudermann".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Flesh and the Devil?

Flesh and the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).