The Magic Flame
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Henry King |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.3/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between dazzling circus spectacle and the hidden human dramas backstage. It relies on the visual power of its Oscar-nominated cinematography to transform each frame into a painterly tableau.
What lingers after the final reel is the poignant tension between grandeur and intimacy, where the fate of the lovers unfolds to the sound of imagined applause. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Henry King
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With dimmed lights and a classic score, to fully embrace the silent era's grandeur.
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