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The Holy Flames

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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 & crew

Anton Pointner · Charlotte Hagenbruch · Dita Parlo · Gustav Fröhlich · Hans Heinrich von Twardowski · Hubert von Meyerinck · Salka Viertel · Vladimir Sokoloff · Berthold Viertel · William Dieterle · Heinrich Fraenkel

Studios & networks

Warner Bros. Pictures