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.
William Dieterle
Director
Berthold Viertel
Director, Writer
Heinrich Fraenkel
Writer
Gustav Fröhlich
Walter Taylor
Dita Parlo
Stella
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
Robert Taylor
Salka Viertel
Mrs. Taylor
Vladimir Sokoloff
Dr. Harvester
Anton Pointner
Major Liconda
Hubert von Meyerinck
Pastor
Charlotte Hagenbruch
Nurse Weyland
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