

The Flame Within
1935-05-17 · 72 min · ★ 5.0
Psychiatrist finds herself falling for her patient.
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- Directors
- Edmund Goulding
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ann HardingDr. Mary White
Herbert MarshallDr. Gordon Phillips
Maureen O'SullivanLinda Belton
Louis HaywardJack Kerry
Henry StephensonDr. Jock Frazier
Margaret SeddonMrs. Ida Grenfell
George HassellMr. Rigby
Eily MalyonMurdock
Isabelle KeithNurse CarterTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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