Flesh and the Devil
1926, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
Passion ran like wine in their blood!
When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- John GilbertLeo von Harden
- Greta GarboFelicitas
- Lars HansonUlrich von Eltz
- Barbara KentHertha von Eltz
- William OrlamondUncle Kutowski
- George FawcettPastor Voss
- Eugenie BessererLeo's Mother
- Marc McDermottCount von Rhaden
- Marcelle CordayMinna
- Frankie DarroBoy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)
- Philippe De LacyLeo as a boy (uncredited)
- Virginia MarshallHertha as a girl (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1926
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Benjamin Glazer, Marian Ainslee
- Budget
- $373K
- Box office
- $658K
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What Flesh and the Devil is based on
Flesh and the Devil is based on The Undying Past (1894) by Hermann Sudermann.
1894
The Undying Past
By Hermann Sudermann
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Flesh and the Devil: quick answers
Is Flesh and the Devil worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flesh and the Devil?
Flesh and the Devil runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Flesh and the Devil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flesh and the Devil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flesh and the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flesh and the Devil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flesh and the Devil on?
Flesh and the Devil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flesh and the Devil?
If you liked Flesh and the Devil, try Not Easily Broken, The Sleeping Dictionary, Racing with the Moon.
Who directed Flesh and the Devil?
Flesh and the Devil (1926) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson.
What is Flesh and the Devil based on?
Flesh and the Devil is based on The Undying Past (1894) by Hermann Sudermann.