description The Magic Flame Overview
The Magic Flame is a 1927 silent drama directed by Henry King and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. It was adapted from Rudolph Lothar’s 1900 play, Konig Harlekin, and featured cinematography by George Barnes, recognized with an Academy Award nomination. The film presented a circus-themed narrative drawing comparisons to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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info The Magic Flame Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1927 |
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When was The Magic Flame released?
The Magic Flame is a 1927 silent film directed by Henry King and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. It was released during the final years of the silent era, shortly before the transition to sound filmmaking.
What play was The Magic Flame based on?
The Magic Flame was adapted from Rudolf Lothar's 1900 play titled König Harlequin. The film presents a circus-theater narrative, blending performance-world drama with romantic storytelling.
Who was the cinematographer on The Magic Flame?
The cinematography was handled by George Barnes, who received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the film. Barnes was a prolific cinematographer who shot numerous significant Hollywood productions during both the silent and early sound eras.
Is The Magic Flame a lost film?
The Magic Flame is generally considered a lost film, meaning no complete copies are known to survive today. Like many silent-era productions, its deterioration and loss represent a significant gap in the record of early American cinema.
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