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The Firefly Details

FULL 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, Rovi

  • Release date:October 5, 1937

Cast

Jeanette MacDonald
as Nina Maria Azara
Allan Jones
as Don Diego/Captain François Andre
Warren William
as Col. DeRougemont
Billy Gilbert
as Innkeeper
Henry Daniell
as Gen. Savary
Douglas Dumbrille
as Marquis DeMelito
Leonard Penn
as Etienne
Belle Mitchell
as Lola
George Zucco
as St. Clair, Secret Service Chief
Matthew Boulton
as Duke of Wellington
Robert Spindola
as Juan/Coach Driver's Son
Russell Powell
as Stablehand
Harry Semels
Maurice Cass
as Strawberry Vendor
Maurice Black
as Pigeon Vendor
Frank Campeau
as Beggar
Eugene Borden
as Captain
John Picorri
as Cafe Proprietor
Ramsay Hill
Alan Curtis
as French Soldier
Theodore Von Eltz
as Capt. Pierlot
Pat Somerset
as English General
Frank Yaconelli
Pedro de Cordoba
as Spanish General
Jason Robards, Sr.
as Spanish Patriot
Robert Wilbur
as Dying Soldier
Edward Keane
as Chief of Staff
William Crowell
Inez Palange
as Flower Vendor
Hooper Atchley
Stanley Price
as Napoleon
Drew Demarest
Frank Puglia
as Pablo
Guy D'Ennery
as Spanish General
Brandon Hurst
Lew Harvey
as Officer
Albertina Rasch
as Bayonne Cafe Extra
Mabel Colcord
as Vendor
Colin Kenny
Lane Chandler
as Captain of Guards
Zeni Vatori
as Waiter in Cafe
John Merton
as French Officer
Rolfe Sedan
as Hat Vendor
Anthony Pawley
as French Officer
Ian Wolfe
as Izquierdo
Sidney Bracey
as Secretary
Dennis O'Keefe
as French Soldier Admirer
Monya Andre
as Civilian Wife
Robert Z. Leonard
as Bayonne Cafe Extra
Ralph Byrd
as French Lieutenant
Riley Hill
as Lieutenant
Lester Dorr

Crew

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