The Holy Flames
Die heilige Flamme
Synopsis
Former soldier Maurice Tabret returns home unhurt to marry his wife, Stella. Shortly after, he is paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic airplane crash. As the years pass, Stella becomes emotionally and romantically involved with Maurice's healthy brother. Maurice is suddenly discovered dead. While initially appearing to be a tragic or natural death, it is eventually revealed to be an intentional act of mercy. The investigation into his death forces a sweeping confrontation that reveals hidden truths, passionate devotion, and profound sacrifice within the family. German-language version of 1929's "The Sacred Flame", from the W. Somerset Maugham play, shot by Warner Bros. in Hollywood with a German-speaking cast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle, Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Berthold Viertel, Heinrich Fraenkel, W. Somerset Maugham
- Original Title
- Die heilige Flamme
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle, Berthold Viertel
Berthold Viertel, Heinrich Fraenkel, W. Somerset Maugham
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Berthold Viertel
Director
Berthold Viertel
Writer
Heinrich Fraenkel
Writer
Henry Blanke
Producer
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What is The Holy Flames about?
Former soldier Maurice Tabret returns home unhurt to marry his wife, Stella. Shortly after, he is paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic airplane crash. As the years pass, Stella becomes emotionally and romantically involved with Maurice's healthy brother. Maurice is suddenly discovered dead. While initially appearing to be a tragic or natural death, it is eventually revealed to be an intentional act of mercy. The investigation into his death forces a sweeping confrontation that reveals hidden truths, passionate devotion, and profound sacrifice within the family. German-language version of 1929's "The Sacred Flame", from the W. Somerset Maugham play, shot by Warner Bros. in Hollywood with a German-speaking cast.
Who directed The Holy Flames?
The Holy Flames was directed by William Dieterle, Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in The Holy Flames?
The principal cast of The Holy Flames includes Gustav Fröhlich, Dita Parlo, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Salka Viertel, Vladimir Sokoloff.
When was The Holy Flames released and how long is it?
The Holy Flames was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.