The Genius and the Nightingale (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, The Genius and the Nightingale is a notable film directed by Guido Brignone.
What it’s 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.
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- When was The Genius and the Nightingale released?
- The Genius and the Nightingale was released in 1943.