The Magic Flame

Henry King
1927-09-17

THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY
5
100 min

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

Name Character Team
Ronald Colman Tito the Clown / The Count Unowned
Vilma Banky Bianca, the Aerial Artist Unowned
Agostino Borgato The Ringmaster Unowned
Gustav von Seyffertitz The Chancellor Unowned
Harvey Clark The Aide Unowned
Shirley Palmer The Wife Unowned
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew The Husband Unowned
George Davis The Utility Man Unowned