The Firefly
"Jeanette MacDonald Is The Luminous Singing Spy!"
Originally released in 1937. The Firefly is a history/music film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, and Warren William
Synopsis
Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. Her mission is to seduce French officers, in order for them to reveal Napoleon's intentions toward Spain. She is sent to Bayonne, France to gather military secrets. Prior to this, she meets Don Diego while performing at a club. Unknown to her, Don Diego is actually Captain Andre, who is sent to Spain to spy on her. While in France, Nina discovers Diego's true identity, only after she has fallen in love with him. Nina Maria outwits her potential captors, returns to Spain and goes into hiding. Napoleon's troops invade Spain, resulting in Nina's capture. In a strange twist of fate, Nina and Captain Andre are reunited, but the 2 nations are now at war...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeanette MacDonald
as Nina Maria
Allan Jones
as Don Diego
Warren William
as Major de Rouchemont
Billy Gilbert
as Innkeeper
Henry Daniell
as General Savary
Douglass Dumbrille
as Marquis de Melito
Leonard Penn
as Etienne
Tom Rutherford
as King Ferdinard
Belle Mitchell
as Lola
George Zucco
as Secret Service Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Firefly about?
Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. Her mission is to seduce French officers, in order for them to reveal Napoleon's intentions toward S...
Who directed The Firefly?
The Firefly was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is The Firefly?
The Firefly has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was The Firefly released?
The Firefly was released on November 5, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Firefly?
The main cast of The Firefly includes Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William, Billy Gilbert, Henry Daniell.