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ROMANCE . 1927 . 1h 40m . 4.3/10

The Magic Flame_

"THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY"

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.

Starring Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Agostino Borgato
Box Office $615K
4.3/10
Rating
$615K
Box Office
1h 40m
Runtime
1927
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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THE ROMEO AND JULIET OF THE SCREEN---RONALD COMAN and VILMA BANKY

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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Cast
Ronald Colman stars as Tito the Clown / The Count in The Magic Flame.
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Year context
The Magic Flame was released 99 years ago in 1927.
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 B...
The Magic Flame is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

BOX OFFICE

$615K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
4.3/10 (3 votes)
Box Office
$615,000

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What is The Magic Flame about?
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.
How long is The Magic Flame?
The Magic Flame has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Magic Flame?
The cast of The Magic Flame includes Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Agostino Borgato, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Harvey Clark.
How much did The Magic Flame make at the box office?
The Magic Flame earned $615,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Magic Flame?
The Magic Flame has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Drama
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