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The Genius and the Nightingale (1943)

Movie ★ 7.0 85 min

Drama

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.

Guido Brignone Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 20, 1943
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0035038
Country
Language
Studio
Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.), Itala Film

Cast

Maria Cebotari Maria Malibran Rossano Brazzi Rossano Brazzi Carlo de Beriot Rina Morelli Rina Morelli Angelina Sylvia de Bettini Enrichetta Sontag Tina Lattanzi Tina Lattanzi Renato Cialente Renato Cialente Conte Ernrsto Malibran Loris Gizzi Loris Gizzi Giovacchino Rossini Roberto Bruni Roberto Bruni Vincenzo Bellini Aldo Silvani Aldo Silvani Luigi Lablache Armando Migliari Armando Migliari Direttore del teatro lirico londinese

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Frequently asked questions

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 Genius and the Nightingale stars Maria Cebotari, Rossano Brazzi, Rina Morelli, Sylvia de Bettini.
When was The Genius and the Nightingale released?
The Genius and the Nightingale is a 1943 drama film.
Where can I watch The Genius and the Nightingale?
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