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The Flame

The Flame

"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"

19475.61h 37mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by John H. Auer
Written by Robert T. Shannon, Lawrence Kimble
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Top Cast

John Carroll

John Carroll

George MacAllister

Vera Ralston

Vera Ralston

Carlotta Duval

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

Barry MacAllister

Broderick Crawford

Broderick Crawford

Ernie Hicks

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Dr. Mitchell

Blanche Yurka

Blanche Yurka

Aunt Margaret

Constance Dowling

Constance Dowling

Helen Anderson

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Celia

Victor Sen Yung

Victor Sen Yung

Chang

Harry Cheshire

Harry Cheshire

The Minister

Themes & Keywords

inheritance

About The Flame

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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