Recounting the life and romantic struggles of the celebrated Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. Set in 19th-century Naples, the story follows the young and ambitious Bellini as he struggles to establish himself in the world of classical music. Bellini falls deeply in love with Maddalena Fumaroli, the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her devotion and faith in his talent serve as the "divine spark" that drives him to compose his most famous works, including the opera Norma. Their romance faces stiff opposition from Maddalena’s father, who views a struggling musician as an unsuitable match for his daughter. To ensure Bellini’s success, Maddalena makes significant personal sacrifices, eventually leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.
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Cast
23 people
Mártha Eggerth
Maddalena Fumaroli
Known for
For Me and My Gal
Phillips Holmes
Vincenzo Bellini
Known for
Dinner at Eight
Franz Planer
Carmine Gallone
Arnold Pressburger
Richard Benson
Benita Hume
Giuditta Pasta
Known for
Tarzan Escapes
Walter Reisch
Gerdago
Donald Calthrop
Judge Fumaroli
Known for
Blackmail
Number Seventeen
Emlyn Williams
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Carmine Gallone Director · Walter Reisch Writer Franz Planer Cinematographer
First release June 1, 1935 · Produced in United Kingdom, Italy
Production
Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.)
Production
United Kingdom · Italy
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 1, 1935
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Finland
March 29, 1936
Germany
October 1, 1935
Netherlands
January 17, 1936
Spain
November 22, 1935 · Barcelona, cine Fantasio
Sweden
November 4, 1935
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