The Magic Flame is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the 1900 play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar. George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his work in The Magic Flame, The Devil Dancer, and Sadie Thompson. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.
Cast
Ronald Colman as Tito the Clown
Vilma Bánky as Bianca, the acrobat
Agostino Borgato as The Ringmaster
Gustav von Seyffertitz as The Chancellor
Harvey Clark as The Aide
Shirley Palmer as The Wife
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew as The Husband
George Davis as The Utility Man
André Cheron as The Manager
Vadim Uraneff as The Visitor
Meurnier-Surcouf as Sword Swallower
Raoul Paoli as Weight Thrower
William Bakewell
Lucille Ballart
Austen Jewell
Preservation
The Magic Flame is now considered to be a lost film. The first five reels are rumored to exist at the George Eastman House, though this is disputed.