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The Flame Within is a 1935 American drama film written and directed by Edmund Goulding. The film stars Ann Harding, Herbert Marshall, Maureen O'Sullivan, Louis Hayward, Henry Stephenson and Margaret Seddon. The film was released on May 17, 1935, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]

The Flame Within
Directed by	Edmund Goulding
Screenplay by	Edmund Goulding
Produced by	Edmund Goulding
Starring	Ann Harding Herbert Marshall Maureen O'Sullivan Louis Hayward Henry Stephenson Margaret Seddon
Cinematography	James Wong Howe
Edited by	Blanche Sewell
Music by	Jerome Kern
Production company	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributed by	Loew's Inc.
Release date	May 17, 1935 (1935-05-17)
Running time	72 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

A suicidal woman, Lillian Belton (Maureen O'Sullivan), unsuccessfully attempts suicide by taking pills, and she is referred to a psychiatrist for therapy. While at the psychiatrist, Lillian attempts suicide again by trying to jump out the window, and she is only stopped by the psychiatrist, Dr. Mary White (Ann Harding). Dr. White learns that Lillian’s troubles are connected to Jack Kerry, (Louis Hayward) who she contacted just prior to her attempt with the psychiatrist. Lillian loves Jack, but he is an alcoholic and does not love Lillian the way she loves him. Dr. White contacts Jack, and persuades him to seek treatment for his alcoholism. As Jack completes his treatment, he falls in love with Dr. White, but the Dr. reminds Jack of Lillian’s need for him, and Jack and Lillian marry. Lillian’s physician, Dr. Gordon Phillips (Herbert Marshall), is also in love with Dr. White, but cannot convince her to leave her patients and her practice. Dr. White encounters Lillian and Jack at a costume ball, and Jack manages to get a dance with Dr. White, as a suspicious Lillian looks on. Jack confesses his love for Dr. White, but she again reminds him of his marriage and commitment to Lillian. An enraged Lillian creates a scene with Dr. White, who uses this experience as a parallel of her and Dr. Phillips’ relationship.

Cast

• Ann Harding as Dr. Mary White
• Herbert Marshall as Dr. Gordon Phillips
• Maureen O'Sullivan as Linda Belton
• Louis Hayward as Jack Kerry
• Henry Stephenson as Dr. Jock Frazier
• Margaret Seddon as Mrs. Ida Grenfell
• George Hassell as Mr. Rigby
• Eily Malyon as Murdock
• Isabelle Keith as Nurse Carter

References

External links

• The Flame Within at IMDb

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