The Genius and the Nightingale (1943)
1h 25m
Running Time
January 20, 1943Release Date
The Genius and the Nightingale (1943)
1h 25m
Running Time
January 20, 1943Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Guido Brignone
Director
Maria Cebotari
Maria Malibran
Howard Bushnell
Novel
Thea von Harbou
Story / Screenplay
Rossano Brazzi
Carlo de Beriot
Renato Cialente
Il conte Ernrsto Malibran
Tomaso Smith
Story / Screenplay
Rina Morelli
Angelina
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 20, 1943
Original NameMaria Malibran
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Genres
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Wiki.
Maria Malibran is a 1943 Italian historical drama film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Maria Cebotari, Rossano Brazzi, and Renato Cialente. It is based on the life of the Spanish singer Maria Malibran. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Virgilio Marchi and Gino Brosio.