The Holy Flames

(1931)

★ 8 IMDb · 1 votes

Year: 1931

Runtime: 86 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: William Dieterle, Berthold Viertel

Cast: Gustav Fröhlich, Дита Парло, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Salka Viertel, Vladimir Sokoloff, Anton Pointner, Hubert von Meyerinck, Charlotte Hagenbruch

Plot

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.