The Flame
“"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"”
Synopsis
George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.
Top Cast
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John Carroll
George MacAllister
Vera Ralston
Carlotta Duval
Robert Paige
Barry MacAllister
Broderick Crawford
Ernie Hicks
Henry Travers
Dr. Mitchell
Blanche Yurka
Aunt Margaret
Constance Dowling
Helen Anderson
Hattie McDaniel
Celia
Victor Sen Yung
Chang
Harry Cheshire
The Minister
John Miljan
Detective
Garry Owen
Detective
Eddie Dunn
Police Officer
Bess Flowers
Woman in Hotel Lobby
Chuck Roberson
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Flame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Lawrence Kimble, Robert T. Shannon
Heinz Roemheld
Reggie Lanning
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flame about?
George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.
Who directed The Flame?
The Flame was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in The Flame?
The principal cast of The Flame includes John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Robert Paige, Broderick Crawford, Henry Travers.
When was The Flame released and how long is it?
The Flame was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flame was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flame?
The Flame holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).