
The Flame of New Orleans
THE FLAME IN HER EYES scorched a thousand hearts!
Directed by René Clair
Produced by Universal Pictures
A light-hearted romantic comedy set in period New Orleans, built on the playful scheming of a charming adventuress caught between two suitors.
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
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Questions people ask
Is The Flame of New Orleans easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is The Flame of New Orleans scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Flame of New Orleans end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Flame of New Orleans sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Flame of New Orleans violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like The Flame of New Orleans
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Flame of New Orleans
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Flame of New Orleans, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Flame of New Orleans, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Flame of New Orleans, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































