The Sacred Flame
Originally released in 1929. The Sacred Flame is a drama/romance film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pauline Frederick, William Courtenay, and Conrad Nagel
Synopsis
Colonel Maurice Taylor of the Royal Flying Corps is hopelessly injured in an airplane crash immediately following his marriage to Stella. Maurice is non-functional in most of the physical areas of marriage that count, but Stella attends to his other needs faithfully for three years. Then his brother, Colin, shows up from South America, and he and Stella fall passionately in love and are making plans to run away together. Mother Taylor is aware of the romance, as is Nurse Weyland, who is secretly in love with Maurice, and now hates Stella for her careless attitude toward Maurice's patiently-borne sufferings. Maurice is also aware of the affair. He has a talk with his wife and brother. Complications arise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sacred Flame about?
Colonel Maurice Taylor of the Royal Flying Corps is hopelessly injured in an airplane crash immediately following his marriage to Stella. Maurice is non-functional in most of the physical areas of ...
Who directed The Sacred Flame?
The Sacred Flame was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is The Sacred Flame?
The Sacred Flame has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Sacred Flame released?
The Sacred Flame was released on November 24, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sacred Flame?
The main cast of The Sacred Flame includes Pauline Frederick, William Courtenay, Conrad Nagel, Lila Lee, Walter Byron.