The Flame (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1947, The Flame is a drama and crime film directed by John H. Auer, running about 97 minutes. “"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George McAllister (John Carroll), 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 (Robert Paige), who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval (Vera Ralston), a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George. But instead of going ahead with the original plan, she finds that she is really in love with Barry.
Who’s in it. The Flame stars John Carroll as George MacAllister, Vera Ralston as Carlotta Duval, Robert Paige as Barry MacAllister and Broderick Crawford as Ernie Hicks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Flame has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flame (1947)?
- In US, The Flame is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flame worth watching?
- The Flame holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flame?
- The Flame stars John Carroll, Vera Ralston, Robert Paige, Broderick Crawford and Henry Travers.
- When was The Flame released?
- The Flame was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.