Flesh and the Devil_
"Passion ran like wine in their blood!"
When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
Starring
John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson
Box Office
$658K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Flesh and the Devil earned $658K worldwide on a $373K budget — a 76% return on investment.
Year context
Flesh and the Devil was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Flesh and the Devil is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (16)
John Gilbert
Leo von Harden
Greta Garbo
Felicitas
Lars Hanson
Ulrich von Eltz
Barbara Kent
Hertha von Eltz
William Orlamond
Uncle Kutowski
George Fawcett
Pastor Voss
Eugenie Besserer
Leo's Mother
Marc McDermott
Count von Rhaden
Marcelle Corday
Minna
Frankie Darro
Boy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)
Philippe De Lacy
Leo as a boy (uncredited)
Virginia Marshall
Hertha as a girl (uncredited)
Maurice Murphy
Ulrich as a boy (uncredited)
Polly Moran
Family Retainer with bouquet (uncredited)
CR
Carl Roup
Train Station Vendor (uncredited)
Russ Powell
Family Retainer with flag (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$373K
Budget
$658K
Revenue
+76%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (63 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$373,000
Box Office
$658,000
Profit
+$285,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Flesh and the Devil about?
When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
How long is Flesh and the Devil?
Flesh and the Devil has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in Flesh and the Devil?
The cast of Flesh and the Devil includes John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent, William Orlamond.
How much did Flesh and the Devil make at the box office?
Flesh and the Devil earned $658,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $373,000.
What is the rating of Flesh and the Devil?
Flesh and the Devil has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 63 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance