The Magic Flame

1927 • Directed by

Henry King

Romance, Drama

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.