
Knock on Any Door(1949)
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.


“"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"”
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
The Flame is a drama, crime film released in 1947 exploring themes of inheritance. Directed by John H. Auer, it stars John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Robert Paige. 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.
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