The Holy Flames
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.
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Gustav Fröhlich
Walter Taylor
Known for
Metropolis
Asphalt
Dita Parlo
Stella
Known for
Grand Illusion
L'Atalante
William Dieterle
Heinrich Fraenkel
Henry Blanke
W. Somerset Maugham
Also in
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Cover to Cover
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Robert Taylor
Known for
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Hangmen Also Die!
W Somerset Maugham
Frank Kesson
Berthold Viertel
Salka Viertel
Mrs. Taylor
Also in
Anna Christie
The Costume Falls
Vladimir Sokoloff
Dr. Harvester
Known for
The Magnificent Seven
For Whom the Bell Tolls
William Dieterle Director · Berthold Viertel Director Heinrich Fraenkel Writer
First release May 2, 1931 · Produced in United States · Production Warner Bros.
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production
Warner Bros.
Production · Distribution
United States
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Languages
Original title
Die heilige Flamme
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · May 2, 1931
Theatrical · Berlin
No release date listed for United States.
Denmark
April 22, 1932 · Theatrical
Hungary
November 12, 1931 · Theatrical
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