The Firefly (1937)

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Synopsis
In this adaptation of the operetta by Rudolf Friml, secret agent Nina Maria Azara (Jeannette MacDonald) is working undercover for the King of Spain as a singer known as the "Mosca del Fuego" or "Firefly." Her mission is to uncover Napoleon's plot to invade Spain before it is too late. This film features a variety of songs including "Donkey Serenade," "Love Is Like a Firefly," " and "When a Maid Comes Knocking At Your Heart." ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Cast

Matthew Boulton	Duke of Wellington
Henry Daniell	Gen. Savary
Douglas Dumbrille	Marquis DeMelito
Billy Gilbert	Innkeeper
Allan Jones	Don Diego/Captain François Andre
Jeanette MacDonald	Nina Maria Azara
Manuel Alvarez Maciste	Coach Driver
Belle Mitchell	Lola
Leonard Penn	Etienne
Tom Rutherford	King Ferdinand
Robert Spindola	Juan/Coach Driver's Son
Warren William	Col. DeRougemont
George Zucco	St. Clair, Secret Service Chief
Corbet Morris	Duval

Production Crew

Cedric Gibbons	Art Director
Oliver Marsh	Cinematographer
Herbert Stothart	Composer (Music Score)
Rudolf Friml	Composer (Music Score)
Adrian	Costume Designer
Robert Z. Leonard	Director
Robert J. Kern	Editor
Otto Harbach	From Musical by
Rudolf Friml	From Musical by
Herbert Stothart	Musical Direction/Supervision
Hunt Stromberg	Producer
Robert Z. Leonard	Producer
Albert Hackett	Screenwriter
Frances Goodrich	Screenwriter
Ogden Nash	Screenwriter

Genre
Action
Musical
Romance
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