The Genius and the Nightingale

The Genius and the Nightingale 1943 Directed by Guido Brignone Maria Malibran

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.

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language Italian

Gnere Drama

Release Date 20 January 1943

85 mins