The Magic Flame is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the 1900 play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar.
[1] George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his work in The Magic Flame, The Devil Dancer, and Sadie Thompson.
[2] The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.
The Magic Flame is now considered to be a lost film.
[3] The first five reels are rumored to exist at the George Eastman House, though this is disputed.