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The Flame( 1947)

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"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Carroll

      George MacAllister

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      Vera Ralston

      Carlotta Duval

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      Robert Paige

      Barry MacAllister

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      Broderick Crawford

      Ernie Hicks

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      Henry Travers

      Dr. Mitchell

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      Blanche Yurka

      Aunt Margaret

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      Constance Dowling

      Helen Anderson

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      Hattie McDaniel

      Celia

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      Victor Sen Yung

      Chang

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      Harry Cheshire

      The Minister

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      John Miljan

      Detective

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      Garry Owen

      Detective

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      Eddie Dunn

      Police Officer

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      Bess Flowers

      Woman in Hotel Lobby

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      Chuck Roberson

      Policeman (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon May 27 2024
    This is told by way of the reading of a letter that explains the story of how "George" (John Carroll) has frittered away his family inheritance and is now dependent on his half-brother "Barry" (Robert Paige) - a situation which he bitterly resents. A solution to his predicament presents itself when he suggests that his girlfriend "Carlotta" (Vera Ralston) take up the position of nurse to the ailing "Barry". Their plan is quite simple, really. She befriends him, gets him to fall in love with her and then they marry. Once married, "Barry" will meet his end and she will be free to marry "George" a...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • inheritance