The Flaming Clue is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Edwin L. Hollywood and written by William B. Courtney and Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey.

He tracks them to a boarding house in the country which is owned by Betty Quail and her mother.

But the Secret Service arrives in time to rescue Cornell and Betty, and arrest the criminals.

[3] The Lenora News gave the film a positive review, stating, "For a detective story with suspense, mystery and thrills in every scene see "The Flaming Clue".

"[5] The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette said it was "a thrilling detective story, filled with love and suspense.