The Firefly (1937): Cast
The Firefly is a 1937 historical drama starring Jeanette MacDonald as Nina Maria, Dennis O'Keefe and Edward Keane. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Firefly About?
The premise of The Firefly without spoilers.
Nina Maria Azara, a captivating Spanish singer‑spy during the Napoleonic Wars, is tasked with seducing French officers to uncover Napoleon’s plans. Sent to Bayonne, she encounters Don Diego, unaware he is Captain André, a French spy. Falling in love, Nina discovers his true identity, outwits her captors, returns to Spain, goes into hiding, and is captured when Napoleon’s troops invade. She and André are later reunited as their nations enter war.
The Firefly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deception
- operetta musical
- king ferdinand of spain character
- spain
- napoleonic wars
- homing pigeon
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
- spanish history
- french army
- messenger pigeon
- female singer
- espionage
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- spy versus spy
- mule team
- dinner date
- french spy
- imprisoned woman
- ends with a kiss
- ruse
- disguise
- damsel in distress
- army captain
- gypsy dance
- female self sacrifice
- 1800s
- peninsular war
- spanish music
- romantic rivalry
- based on operetta
- intelligence chief
- betrayal by lover
- counter spy
- spy as protagonist
- flamenco music
- war of independence
- gypsy
- female wartime spy
- enemy spy
- historical drama
- nickname
- bird seller
- bayonne france
- abdication
- producer director
- female spy
- romantic reconciliation
- napoleon i character
- popular man
- picture locket necklace
- love triangle
The Firefly Cast & Characters
Jeanette MacDonald leads the cast as Nina Maria, with Dennis O'Keefe as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited) and Edward Keane as French Chief of Staff (uncredited).
- Jeanette MacDonald as Nina Maria
- Dennis O'Keefe as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)
- Edward Keane as French Chief of Staff (uncredited)
- Ralph Byrd as French Lieutenant (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Firefly
· 34 more- Allan Jones Don Diego
- Billy Gilbert Innkeeper
- Ian Wolfe Izquierdo (uncredited)
- Matthew Boulton Wellington
- William H. O'Brien Waiter (uncredited)
- Lester Dorr French Officer (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey Secretary (uncredited)
- Theodore von Eltz Captain Pierlot (uncredited)
- Douglass Dumbrille Marquis de Melito
- Lane Chandler Captain of Guards (uncredited)
- Jason Robards Sr. Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited)
- Frank Puglia Pablo (uncredited)
- George Zucco Secret Service Chief
- Rolfe Sedan Hat Vendor (uncredited)
- Brandon Hurst English General (uncredited)
- Warren William Major de Rouchemont
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- Stanley Price Joseph Bonaparte (uncredited)
- Robert Z. Leonard Café Patron (uncredited)
- Pedro de Cordoba Spanish General (uncredited)
- Henry Daniell General Savary
- Belle Mitchell Lola
- Karl Hackett Spaniard (uncredited)
- Leonard Penn Etienne
- Maurice Black Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)
- Pat Somerset English General (uncredited)
- Drew Demorest French Officer (uncredited)
- Donald Reed French Officer (uncredited)
- Corbet Morris Duval
- Tom Rutherford King Ferdinard
- Zita Baca Gypsy (uncredited)
- Robert Spindola Juan (uncredited)
- Pilar Arcos Gypsy (uncredited)
- William Crowell French Officer (uncredited)
- Soledad Gonzales Gypsy (uncredited)
The Firefly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Firefly.
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The Firefly FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Firefly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Firefly?
The Firefly runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was The Firefly released?
The Firefly was released on November 5, 1937.
Who is in the cast of The Firefly?
The Firefly stars Jeanette MacDonald as Nina Maria, Dennis O'Keefe as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited) and Edward Keane as French Chief of Staff (uncredited), among 38 credited actors.
Does The Firefly have a post-credit scene?
No. The Firefly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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