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Jeanette MacDonald portrays Nina Maria, who sings, dances and spies for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.
Early in the story, Nina is eager to discourage an amorous French officer, so she feigns interest in Don Diego (Allan Jones). Now, she has a bigger problem—discouraging Don Diego, who is actually a French counterspy. His mission: shadow Nina Maria!
Rudolf Friml’s 1912 work provides the basis for this memorable musical that keeps some original songs (including “Giannina Mia”), revises others and introduces a now-classic charmer: “The Donkey Serenade” (engagingly set to the clip-clop of a mule-drawn coach), which became Jones’ signature song throughout his career.
Original Release
09/01/1937
US Release
09/01/1937
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Jeanette MacDonald | Nina Maria |
Allan Jones | Don Diego |
Warren William | Major de Rouchemont |
Billy Gilbert | Innkeeper |
Henry Daniell | General Savary |
Douglass Dumbrille | Marquis de Melito |
Leonard Penn | Etienne |
Tom Rutherford | King Ferdinard |
Belle Mitchell | Lola |
George Zucco | Secret Service Chief |
Directors
Writers
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Otto A. Harbach, Ogden Nash
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jeanette MacDonald | Nina Maria |
Allan Jones | Don Diego |
Warren William | Major de Rouchemont |
Billy Gilbert | Innkeeper |
Henry Daniell | General Savary |
Douglass Dumbrille | Marquis de Melito |
Leonard Penn | Etienne |
Tom Rutherford | King Ferdinard |
Belle Mitchell | Lola |
George Zucco | Secret Service Chief |
Corbet Morris | Duval |
Matthew Boulton | Wellington |
Victor Adams | Jail Guard |
Monya Andre | Civilian Wife |
Sam Appel | Fruit Vendor |
Pilar Arcos | Gypsy |
Hooper Atchley | French Soldier Requesting Flowers |
Zita Baca | Gypsy |
Ray Bennett | Soldier in Café |
Maurice Black | Pigeon Vendor |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Robert Z. Leonard | Producer |
Hunt Stromberg | Producer |