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The Genius and the Nightingale

First aired on Jan 20, 1943

Runtime: 85 mins

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Genres: 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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Maria Cebotari | Maria Malibran
Rossano Brazzi | Carlo de Beriot
Rina Morelli | Angelina
Sylvia de Bettini | Enrichetta Sontag
Tina Lattanzi |
Renato Cialente | Conte Ernrsto Malibran
Featured Crew
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Guido Brignone | Director
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Howard Bushnell | Novel
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Thea von Harbou | Story
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Thea von Harbou | Screenplay
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Tomaso Smith | Story
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Tomaso Smith | Screenplay