The Genius and the Nightingale
1943
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
January 20, 1943
Director
Guido Brignone
Runtime
1h 25m
Cast
Maria CebotariRossano BrazziRina MorelliSylvia de BettiniTina LattanziRenato CialenteLoris GizziRoberto BruniAldo SilvaniArmando Migliari
Production
Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.)Itala Film
Genres
Drama