The Genius and the Nightingale
Maria Malibran
Synopsis
A biopic of soprano Maria Malibran (1808–1836). A beautiful singer, Maria Malibran, is forced to turn to the stage after her husband takes to gambling, and goes to Paris where she falls in love with a famous violinist. When her money-seeking husband reappears, the couple go to London, where they find happiness. A composer falls in love with Maria but when his affections are unrequited, he becomes broken, takes to drinking and dies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guido Brignone
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou, Tomaso Smith, Franco Riganti
- Original Title
- Maria Malibran
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.), Itala Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guido Brignone
Thea von Harbou, Tomaso Smith, Franco Riganti, Howard Bushnell, Guido Cantini
Department Leadership Roster
Guido Brignone
Director
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
Tomaso Smith
Screenplay
Franco Riganti
Screenplay
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What is The Genius and the Nightingale about?
A biopic of soprano Maria Malibran (1808–1836). A beautiful singer, Maria Malibran, is forced to turn to the stage after her husband takes to gambling, and goes to Paris where she falls in love with a famous violinist. When her money-seeking husband reappears, the couple go to London, where they find happiness. A composer falls in love with Maria but when his affections are unrequited, he becomes broken, takes to drinking and dies.
Who directed The Genius and the Nightingale?
The Genius and the Nightingale was directed by Guido Brignone.
Who stars in The Genius and the Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Genius and the Nightingale includes Maria Cebotari, Rossano Brazzi, Rina Morelli, Sylvia de Bettini, Tina Lattanzi.
When was The Genius and the Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Genius and the Nightingale was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Genius and the Nightingale based on a book or true story?
The Genius and the Nightingale is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Bushnell".