Overview
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.
Cast
- Ronald Colman as Tito the Clown / The Count
- Vilma Banky as Bianca, the Aerial Artist
- Agostino Borgato as The Ringmaster
- Gustav von Seyffertitz as The Chancellor
- Harvey Clark as The Aide
- Shirley Palmer as The Wife
- Cosmo Kyrle Bellew as The Husband
- George Davis as The Utility Man