(Die heilige Flamme)

Content: 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.

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United States of America

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Runtime:

86 minutes

Year:

1931

Directors:

William Dieterle

Production companies:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Actors:

Walter Taylor

Stella

Robert Taylor

Mrs. Taylor

Dr. Harvester

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