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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

Unrated, 2 hr. 20 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Robert Z. Leonard

Written By: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1937 Wide

On DVD: Nov 18, 1992

MGM

Cast

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

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Love this movie Allan Jones and Jeanette Macdonald are wonderful in their only starring role together!!!!!!!!!!!

April 7, 2007

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