Flame of Calcutta

Seymour Friedman (director)
Sol Shor, Robert E. Kent (screenwriter)
Denise Darcel, Patric Knowles, Paul Cavanagh, George Keymas, Joseph Mell, Ted Thorpe (starring)

Los Angeles: Esskay Pictures Corporation, 1953. Vintage photograph of actors Denise Darcel and Patric Knowles, producer Sam Katzman, and production manager Bert Leonard on the set of the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe and an rubber studio stamp on the verso.

Set in 1765 in India. Calcutta's King, Amir Khasid (Gregory Gaye) is ousted from his position by Prince Jehan (George Keymas). Amir's forces, led by Suzanne Roget, also known as "The Flame" (Denise Darcel) continue the fight. Suzanne Roget is secretly engaged to a British captain, though they must stay apart until the political conflict is resolved and Amir returns to the throne.

Set in India, shot on location in Simi Valley, CA.

10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.


[Book #145084]