Portrait of a Genius (1943)
Leonardo Da Vinci was seen as a great artist during his lifetime. The same cannot be said for his life as an inventor. His genius as an inventor was only truly known through reading his secret manuscripts after his death. His want to invent was because of his curiosity and insatiable quest for knowledge. He was able to invent the earliest prototypes of such things as the steam cannon, the machine gun, the submarine, the depth charge, and the tank, all which were welcome inventions of the day for monarchs who saw their usefulness in warfare.
Director: Sammy Lee
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 23, 1943
Cast
- Richard Ainley - Leonardo da Vinci
- Carey Wilson - Narrator(voice)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sammy Lee
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portrait of a Genius about?
- Leonardo Da Vinci was seen as a great artist during his lifetime. The same cannot be said for his life as an inventor. His genius as an inventor was only truly known through reading his secret manuscripts after his death. His want to invent was because of his curiosity and insatiable quest for knowledge. He was able to invent the earliest prototypes of such things as the steam cannon, the machine gun, the submarine, the depth charge, and the tank, all which were welcome inventions of the day for monarchs who saw their usefulness in warfare.
- Who directed Portrait of a Genius?
- Portrait of a Genius was directed by Sammy Lee.
- Who stars in Portrait of a Genius?
- Portrait of a Genius stars Richard Ainley, Carey Wilson.
- How long is Portrait of a Genius?
- Portrait of a Genius has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Portrait of a Genius?
- Portrait of a Genius is a Documentary film.
- Where was Portrait of a Genius produced?
- Portrait of a Genius was produced in United States of America.