The Firefly (1937)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Z. Leonard
Synopsis of The Firefly
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, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Firefly
- Jeanette MacDonald - Nina Maria Azara
- Warren William - Col. DeRougemont
- Henry Daniell - Gen. Savary
- Leonard Penn - Etienne
- Belle Mitchell - Lola
- Corbet Morris - Duval
- Manuel Alvarez Maciste - Coach Driver
- Monya Andre - Civilian Wife
- Ralph Byrd - French Lieutenant
- Roger Drake
- Drew Demarest
- Guy D'Ennery - Spanish General
- Mabel Colcord - Vendor
- Maurice Cass - Strawberry Vendor
- Jason Robards, Sr. - Spanish Patriot
- Russell Powell - Stablehand
- Jean Perry - Major
- John Merton - French Officer
- William Crowell
- Victor Adams - Jail Guard
- Pat Somerset - English General
- Stanley Price - Napoleon
- Robert Z. Leonard - Bayonne Cafe Extra
- Zeni Vatori - Waiter in Cafe
- Frank Yaconelli
- Ian Wolfe - Izquierdo
- David Tihmar - Madrid Cafe Dancer
- Harry Semels
- Colin Kenny
- Brandon Hurst
- Ramsay Hill
- Lew Harvey - Officer
- Frank Campeau - Beggar
- Hooper Atchley
- Maurice Black - Pigeon Vendor
- Agostino Borgato - Peasant
- Allan Jones - Don Diego/Captain François Andre
- Billy Gilbert - Innkeeper
- Douglas Dumbrille - Marquis DeMelito
- Tom Rutherford - King Ferdinand
- George Zucco - St. Clair, Secret Service Chief
- Matthew Boulton - Duke of Wellington
- Robert Spindola - Juan/Coach Driver's Son
- Sam Appel - Fruit Vendor
- James B. Carson - Smiling Waiter
- Lester Dorr
- Pedro de Cordoba - Spanish General
- Alan Curtis - French Soldier
- Lane Chandler - Captain of Guards
- Donald Reed
- Frank Puglia - Pablo
- Edward Phillips - Captain
- Inez Palange - Flower Vendor
- Jacques Lory
- John Picorri - Cafe Proprietor
- Fred Mackaye
- Albertina Rasch - Bayonne Cafe Extra
- Dennis O'Keefe - French Soldier Admirer
- Robert Wilbur - Dying Soldier
- Anthony Pawley - French Officer
- Harry Worth - Adjutant, Secret Service
- Theodore Von Eltz - Capt. Pierlot
- Paul Sutton - Spanish Civilian
- Rolfe Sedan - Hat Vendor
- Edward Keane - Chief of Staff
- Riley Hill - Lieutenant
- Bentley Hewlett - Major
- Karl Hackett - Bit Spaniard
- Sidney Bracey - Secretary
- Ray Bennett - Soldiers in Bayonne Cafe
- Eugene Borden - Captain
- Director(s):
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writer(s):
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Ogden Nash
- Producer(s):
- Robert Z. Leonard, Hunt Stromberg
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