Erich von Stroheim
The Great Flamarion
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Synopsis
After a cabaret killing, a wounded marksman recounts the events behind it. His disciplined stage act had depended on an assistant and her husband. Attraction to the woman changed that balance, turning professional precision into an instrument of deception.
Cast
DirectorsAnthony Mann
Inspirations
Vicki Baum's Big Shot supplies the starting point for a story told in retrospect. Casting director Erich von Stroheim as the performer adds another filmmaker's imposing screen presence to Anthony Mann's production.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Erich von Stroheim — Studio Harcourt · Public domain
- Mary Beth Hughes — trailer screenshot (MGM) · Public domain
- Dan Duryea — Trailer screenshot · Public domain
- Lester Allen — Unknown photographer · Public domain
