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The Flame

  • Drama
  • Crime

November 24, 1947 (US)

1h 37m

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

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 nu...

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