The Genius and the Nightingale (1943) is a drama directed by Guido Brignone rated 7.0/10.
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.
Released: 1943-01-20
Duration: 1h 25m
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Director: Guido Brignone
Writer: Thea von Harbou, Thea von Harbou, Tomaso Smith
Cast: Maria Cebotari, Rossano Brazzi, Rina Morelli, Sylvia de Bettini
Production: Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.), Itala Film
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