The Genius and the Nightingale (1943)
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.
Director: Guido Brignone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 20, 1943
Screenplay
- Howard Bushnell (Novel)
- Thea von Harbou (Story)
- Thea von Harbou (Screenplay)
- Tomaso Smith (Story)
- Tomaso Smith (Screenplay)
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Guido Brignone
More Films in Genre: Drama
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.
- How long is The Genius and the Nightingale?
- The Genius and the Nightingale has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Genius and the Nightingale?
- The Genius and the Nightingale is a Drama film.