Release Date

01 Jun, 1935

Runtime

01:22: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Divine Spark

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Actors

Mártha Eggerth

Phillips Holmes

Benita Hume

Donald Calthrop

Arthur Margetson

Edmund Breon

Basil Gill

Hugh Miller

Edward Chapman

Crew

Carmine Gallone

Walter Reisch

Richard Benson

Emlyn Williams

Arnold Pressburger

Franz Planer

Fernando Tropea

Willy Schmidt-Gentner

Gerdago

George Burgess