Movie

The Holy Flames

★ 8.0(1)19311h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Berthold Viertel, William Dieterle
Release date: 1931-05-02
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About The Holy Flames

The Holy Flames is a 1931 movie, directed by Berthold Viertel and William Dieterle, starring Gustav Fröhlich, Dita Parlo and Hans Heinrich von Twardowski. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Holy Flames in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Former soldier Maurice Tabret returns home unhurt to marry his wife, Stella. Shortly after, he is paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic airplane crash. As the years pass, Stella becomes emotionally and romantically involved with Maurice's healthy brother. Maurice is suddenly discovered dead. While initially appearing to be a tragic or natural death, it is eventually revealed to be an intentional act of mercy. The investigation into his death forces a sweeping confrontation that reveals hidden truths, passionate devotion, and profound sacrifice within the family. German-language version of 1929's "The Sacred Flame", from the W. Somerset Maugham play, shot by Warner Bros. in Hollywood with a German-speaking cast.

Cast

Gustav Fröhlich

Walter Taylor

Dita Parlo

Stella

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Robert Taylor

Salka Viertel

Mrs. Taylor

Vladimir Sokoloff

Dr. Harvester

Anton Pointner

Major Liconda

Hubert von Meyerinck

Pastor

Charlotte Hagenbruch

Nurse Weyland

Themes & keywords

foreign language adaptationlost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Holy Flames in Mexico?+

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Is The Holy Flames on Netflix?+

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How long is The Holy Flames?+

The Holy Flames has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Holy Flames?+

The Holy Flames stars Gustav Fröhlich, Dita Parlo, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Salka Viertel and Vladimir Sokoloff.

When did The Holy Flames come out?+

The Holy Flames is a 1931 movie directed by Berthold Viertel and William Dieterle.

Who directed The Holy Flames?+

The Holy Flames was directed by Berthold Viertel and William Dieterle.