Film

The Flame

1947 · 1h 37m · Drama · Crime

"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"

IMDb

6.5

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.

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)

• John H. AuerDirector
• Lawrence KimbleScreenplay
• Robert T. ShannonStory
• Reggie LanningDirector of Photography
• Heinz RoemheldOriginal Music Composer
• Richard L. Van EngerEditor

Release date

November 24, 1947

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 37m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama, Crime

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