Flesh and the Devil(1926)
“Passion ran like wine in their blood!”
Overview
When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
Director
Clarence Brown
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$373K
Revenue
$658K
Cast
John Gilbert
as Leo von Harden
Greta Garbo
as Felicitas
Lars Hanson
as Ulrich von Eltz
Barbara Kent
as Hertha von Eltz
William Orlamond
as Uncle Kutowski
George Fawcett
as Pastor Voss
Eugenie Besserer
as Leo's Mother
Marc McDermott
as Count von Rhaden
Marcelle Corday
as Minna
Frankie Darro
as Boy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)
Philippe De Lacy
as Leo as a boy (uncredited)
Virginia Marshall
as Hertha as a girl (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1926
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$373K
Box Office
$658K
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flesh and the Devil?▼
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What is Flesh and the Devil about?▼
When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
Who directed Flesh and the Devil?▼
Flesh and the Devil was directed by Clarence Brown and released in 1926. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Flesh and the Devil?▼
Flesh and the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Flesh and the Devil?▼
The cast of Flesh and the Devil includes John Gilbert as Leo von Harden, Greta Garbo as Felicitas, Lars Hanson as Ulrich von Eltz, Barbara Kent as Hertha von Eltz, William Orlamond as Uncle Kutowski and more.
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