The Eternal Flame
Seen it?1922 | 96 min | History, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1922: an older pace and style.
A 1922 film directed by Frank Lloyd.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 829 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Lloyd
- Norma TalmadgeDuchesse de Langeais
- Adolphe MenjouDuc de Langeais
- Wedgwood NowellMarquis de Ronquerolles (as Wedgewood Nowell)
- Conway TearleGénéral de Montriveau
- Rosemary ThebyMadame de Serizy
- Kate LesterPrincess de Vlamont-Chaurray
- Tom RickettsVidame de Pameir (as Thomas Ricketts)
- Otis HarlanAbbé Conrand
- Irving CummingsCount de Marsay
- Juanita Hansen