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The Magic Bow (1946): Cast

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The Magic Bow is a 1946 romantic drama directed by Bernard Knowles, starring Stewart Granger as Nicolo Paganini, Phyllis Calvert and Marie Lohr. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Magic Bow (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Bernard Knowles
Genres
Drama , Romance , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Magic Bow About?

The premise of The Magic Bow without spoilers.

A biographical film about the renowned Italian violinist Niccolò Paganini balances his passionate romances with his extraordinary musicianship. Phyllis Calvert portrays Jeanne de Vermond, the aristocratic French woman who wins his heart, while celebrated violinist Yehudi Menuhin delivers breathtaking Paganini solo passages, illustrating both his personal life and virtuoso talent.

The Magic Bow Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • gainsborough melodrama
  • melodrama
  • classical
  • classical composer
  • romantic
  • loosely based on historical events
  • romanticism
  • violin
  • inspired by a true story
  • costume drama
  • period drama
  • prodigy
+6 more
  • mistress
  • 1800s
  • 19th century
  • violinist
  • paganini
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Magic Bow Cast & Characters

Stewart Granger leads the cast as Nicolo Paganini, with Phyllis Calvert as Jeanne and Marie Lohr as Countess de Vermond. Directed by Bernard Knowles; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bernard Knowles

More films directed by Bernard Knowles: Magical Mystery Tour, Spaceflight IC-1, Frozen Alive and Barbados Quest.

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The Magic Bow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Magic Bow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Magic Bow?

The Magic Bow runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Magic Bow released?

The Magic Bow was released on September 21, 1946.

Who directed The Magic Bow?

The Magic Bow was directed by Bernard Knowles.

More films by Bernard Knowles

Who is in the cast of The Magic Bow?

The Magic Bow stars Stewart Granger as Nicolo Paganini, Phyllis Calvert as Jeanne and Marie Lohr as Countess de Vermond, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Magic Bow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Magic Bow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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