The Flame

The Flame

"I'D BE A FOOL TO LET LOVE STAND IN MY WAY!"

NR 1947 · 97 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Crime

George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.

Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Robert T. Shannon

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