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.

Romance Drama

Ronald Colman

(Tito the Clown / The Count)

Vilma Banky

(Bianca, the Aerial Artist)

Agostino Borgato

(The Ringmaster)

Gustav von Seyffertitz

(The Chancellor)

Harvey Clark

(The Aide)

Shirley Palmer

(The Wife)

Cosmo Kyrle Bellew

(The Husband)

George Davis

(The Utility Man)