Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1947 · 1h 37m

The Flame

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Director
John H. Auer
Cast
John Carroll as George MacAllister Vera Ralston as Carlotta Duval Robert Paige as Barry MacAllister Broderick Crawford as Ernie Hicks Henry Travers as Dr. Mitchell Blanche Yurka as Aunt Margaret
Crew
Reggie Lanning — Director of Photography Richard L. Van Enger — Editor Heinz Roemheld — Original Music Composer Lawrence Kimble — Screenplay Robert T. Shannon — Story
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
inheritance
Key Collaborators
John H. Auer Director Reggie Lanning Director of Photography Richard L. Van Enger Editor Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer Lawrence Kimble Screenplay Robert T. Shannon Story
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