The Flame of Life
Synopsis
Joan Lowrie and her brutal father, Dan, labor in the English coal mines of the 1870's. Fergus Derrick, a new over-man, attempts to make his workers' lives more bearable but incurs Lowrie's wrath when he fires him for smoking in the mine. Bent on vengeance, Lowrie is beaten when he picks a fight with Fergus, then defiantly smokes in a mine tunnel. There is an explosion, Joan rescues Fergus, and their love triumphs over their class barriers. −
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- The Flame of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Elliott J. Clawson
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flame of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flame of Life about?
Joan Lowrie and her brutal father, Dan, labor in the English coal mines of the 1870's. Fergus Derrick, a new over-man, attempts to make his workers' lives more bearable but incurs Lowrie's wrath when he fires him for smoking in the mine. Bent on vengeance, Lowrie is beaten when he picks a fight with Fergus, then defiantly smokes in a mine tunnel. There is an explosion, Joan rescues Fergus, and their love triumphs over their class barriers. −
Who directed The Flame of Life?
The Flame of Life was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Flame of Life?
The principal cast of The Flame of Life includes Priscilla Dean, Robert Ellis, Kathryn McGuire, Wallace Beery, Fred Kohler.
When was The Flame of Life released and how long is it?
The Flame of Life was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Flame of Life based on a book or true story?
The Flame of Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".