The Firefly(1937)
Jeanette MacDonald Is The Luminous Singing Spy!
The Firefly 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...
The Firefly (1937) is a history, music and drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on November 5, 1937 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William and Billy Gilbert. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- Ogden Nash, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
- Producers:
- Hunt Stromberg, Robert Z. Leonard
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Firefly (1937) Trailer
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The Firefly Cast & Crew
Main 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
Corbet Morris
as Duval
Matthew Boulton
as Wellington
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Ogden Nash, Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, produced by Hunt Stromberg and Robert Z. Leonard.
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The Firefly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Firefly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Firefly online?
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The Firefly (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Firefly?
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The main cast of The Firefly (1937) includes Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William, Billy Gilbert and Henry Daniell. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Firefly released?
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The Firefly was released on November 5, 1937 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Firefly worth watching?
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The Firefly (1937) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Firefly?
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