The Holy Flames
1931, German. Directed by William Dieterle & Berthold Viertel.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 2 May 1931
- Original title
- Die heilige Flamme
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Berthold Viertel, Heinrich Fraenkel
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The Holy Flames runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Holy Flames isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 May 1931. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Holy Flames?
The Holy Flames (1931) was directed by William Dieterle and Berthold Viertel and stars Gustav Fröhlich, Dita Parlo, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.