The Firefly (1937)

Cast

• Jeanette MacDonald - Nina Maria
• Allan Jones - Don Diego
• Warren William - Major de Rouchemont
• Billy Gilbert - Innkeeper
• Henry Daniell - General Savary
• Douglass Dumbrille - Marquis de Melito
• Leonard Penn - Etienne
• Tom Rutherford - King Ferdinard
• Belle Mitchell - Lola
• George Zucco - Secret Service Chief

Screenplay

• Albert Hackett (Screenplay)
• Otto A. Harbach (Theatre Play)
• Ogden Nash (Adaptation)
• Frances Goodrich (Screenplay)
• George Forrest (Lyricist)

Keywords

spy, napoleon bonaparte, deceit

Trailer

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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 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...

Who directed The Firefly?

The Firefly was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

Who stars in The Firefly?

The Firefly stars Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William, Billy Gilbert, Henry Daniell, Douglass Dumbrille.

How long is The Firefly?

The Firefly has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).

What genre is The Firefly?

The Firefly is a History, Music, Drama film.

Where was The Firefly produced?

The Firefly was produced in United States of America.