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His First Flame (1927): Cast

His First Flame (1927) movie poster

His First Flame is a 1927 comedy directed by Harry Edwards, starring Vernon Dent as Amos McCarthy, Harry Langdon and Natalie Kingston. It runs 45 minutes.

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His First Flame (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
45 min
Director
Harry Edwards
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is His First Flame About?

The premise of His First Flame without spoilers.

Fire chief Amos McCarthy, a staunch misogynist, warns his nephew Harry Howells to avoid marriage. Undeterred, the romantic Harry intends to wed his sweetheart Ethel—until he learns she’s a deceitful gold‑digger. Disillusioned, Harry spends the night in his uncle’s firehouse, only to be roused by a fire alarm that offers the clumsy young man a chance to become a hero.

His First Flame Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • fire house mascot
  • fire house chief
  • misogynist
  • gold digger
  • los angeles california
  • fire alarm
  • fire ladder
  • flapper
  • cross dressing
  • sister sister romantic rivalry
  • sister in love with sister's fiance
  • horse drawn fire engine
+38 more
  • telegram
  • sisters relationship
  • damsel in distress
  • man dresses as a woman
  • college graduation
  • sweetheart
  • cap and gown
  • reference to lot's wife
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • fire chief
  • woman hater
  • woman drops a handkerchief
  • taxi
  • suicide door
  • flower bouquet
  • burning a photo
  • wedding dress
  • comedy of errors
  • engagement ring
  • following a woman
  • fake leg
  • lost ring
  • baby carriage
  • husband wife fight
  • wife hits husband
  • looking in a window
  • prohibition era
  • alcohol
  • silent film
  • awkward dinner
  • woman chases a man
  • hit over the head
  • hitchhiking
  • gender disguise
  • man wears boxer shorts
  • skyscraper on fire
  • fire engine
  • pants fall down
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Cast & crew

His First Flame Cast & Characters

Vernon Dent leads the cast as Amos McCarthy, with Harry Langdon as Harry Howells and Natalie Kingston as Ethel Morgan. Directed by Harry Edwards; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in His First Flame

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From the director

More from Harry Edwards

More films directed by Harry Edwards: Where the Pest Begins, Three Little Twirps, Matri-Phony and Dora’s Dunking Doughnuts.

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Cars

Cars in His First Flame

8 cars on screen, including the unknown and the American Lafrance.

All 8 cars
  • unknown in His First Flame unknown Important role
  • American Lafrance in His First Flame American Lafrance Minor role
  • Christie Front Drive in His First Flame Christie Front Drive Minor role
  • 1924 Lincoln Model L in His First Flame 1924 Lincoln Model L Minor role
Details

His First Flame Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Premier amour” and “Първите му пламъци”.

Also known as
  • Premier amour
  • Първите му пламъци

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FAQ

His First Flame FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of His First Flame, each answered in a sentence.

How long is His First Flame?

His First Flame runs 45 minutes.

When was His First Flame released?

His First Flame was released on May 2, 1927.

Who directed His First Flame?

His First Flame was directed by Harry Edwards.

More films by Harry Edwards

Who is in the cast of His First Flame?

His First Flame stars Vernon Dent as Amos McCarthy, Harry Langdon as Harry Howells and Natalie Kingston as Ethel Morgan, among 9 credited actors.

Does His First Flame have a post-credit scene?

No. His First Flame has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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