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The Flame poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.0 / 100
1947·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 37m

THE FLAME

“"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.

Above the Line
John H. Auer·DirectorLawrence Kimble·ScreenplayRobert T. Shannon·StoryReggie Lanning·Director of PhotographyHeinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerRichard L. Van Enger·Editor
Cast
John Carroll·George MacAllisterVera Ralston·Carlotta DuvalRobert Paige·Barry MacAllisterBroderick Crawford·Ernie HicksHenry Travers·Dr. MitchellBlanche Yurka·Aunt MargaretConstance Dowling·Helen AndersonHattie McDaniel·CeliaVictor Sen Yung·ChangHarry Cheshire·The Minister
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
John H. Auer·Director
Writing· 2
Robert T. Shannon·StoryLawrence Kimble·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Reggie Lanning·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard L. Van Enger·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Heinz Roemheld·Original Music Composer
By the Numbers
58.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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