The Magic Bow
Synopsis
Biography of the famous Italian violinist Nicola Paganini which focuses as much on the musician's romances as it does on his craft. Phyllis Calvert plays Jeanne de Vermond, the aristocratic French woman who captures Paganini's heart, and real-life violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin supplies the breathtaking Paganini solos.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Knowles
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Pertwee, Norman Ginsbury, Manuel Komroff
- Original Score
- Henry Geehl
- Original Title
- The Magic Bow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Knowles
Roland Pertwee, Norman Ginsbury, Manuel Komroff
Henry Geehl
Jack E. Cox
Alfred Roome
Maurice Ostrer, R. J. Minney
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Knowles
Director
Alfred Roome
Editor
Roland Pertwee
Writer
Norman Ginsbury
Writer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
R. J. Minney
Producer
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Bow
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What is The Magic Bow about?
Biography of the famous Italian violinist Nicola Paganini which focuses as much on the musician's romances as it does on his craft. Phyllis Calvert plays Jeanne de Vermond, the aristocratic French woman who captures Paganini's heart, and real-life violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin supplies the breathtaking Paganini solos.
Who directed The Magic Bow?
The Magic Bow was directed by Bernard Knowles.
Who stars in The Magic Bow?
The principal cast of The Magic Bow includes Stewart Granger, Phyllis Calvert, Jean Kent, Cecil Parker, Dennis Price.
When was The Magic Bow released and how long is it?
The Magic Bow was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Bow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Bow was composed by Henry Geehl.
Is The Magic Bow based on a book or true story?
The Magic Bow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manuel Komroff".