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The Flame
Released: November 24, 1947 (1947)
Runtime: 97 minutes
Genres: Drama, Crime
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Henry Travers as Dr. Mitchell
Age at release: 73
- Blanche Yurka as Aunt Margaret
Age at release: 60
- Harry Cheshire as The Minister
Age at release: 56
- Hattie McDaniel as Celia
Age at release: 54
- John Carroll as George MacAllister
Age at release: 41
- Robert Paige as Barry MacAllister
Age at release: 35
- Broderick Crawford as Ernie Hicks
Age at release: 35
- Victor Sen Yung as Chang
Age at release: 32
- Vera Ralston as Carlotta Duval
Age at release: 27
- Constance Dowling as Helen Anderson
Age at release: 27
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- John Miljan as Detective
Age at release: 55
- Eddie Dunn as Police Officer
Age at release: 51
- Bess Flowers as Woman in Hotel Lobby
Age at release: 49
- Garry Owen as Detective
Age at release: 45
- Chuck Roberson as Policeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 28