Flame of Love (1930)

Stars:

Anna May Wong, Marcel Vibert, Robert Ancelin

The Flame of Love is the story of a beautiful young Chinese actress who falls in love with a Russian military officer. While performing one night, the Grand Duke sees Hai-Tang (Wong) on stage and immediately decides he must have her for himself. The Grand Duke orders the officer Hai-Tang has fallen for (Boris) to bring her to his room, and after a night of drinking he tries to make love to Hai-Tang. Her brother sees this unfolding and wounds the Grand Duke, resulting in him being punished by death. Hai-Tang decides to give in to the Grand Dukes sexual temptation in return for her brothers freedom. The Grand Duke accepts this offer but then learns of the love affair between Hai-Tang and his Lieutenant Boris. After finding this out, the Grand Duke releases Hai-Tang from her bargain as long as she leave Russia and never see Boris again.