The Flame

Nov 24, 1947

1h 37m

★ 5.6

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

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Cast

George MacAllister

John Carroll

Carlotta Duval

Vera Ralston

Barry MacAllister

Robert Paige

Ernie Hicks

Broderick Crawford

Dr. Mitchell

Henry Travers

Aunt Margaret

Blanche Yurka

Helen Anderson

Constance Dowling

Celia

Hattie McDaniel

Chang

Victor Sen Yung

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John Miljan

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