The Firefly (1937) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Firefly (1937) — Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Streaming on Amazon Video...
The Firefly (1937) Storyline
Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. Her mission is to seduce French officers, in order for them to reveal Napoleon's intentions toward Spain. She is sent to Bayonne, France to gather military secrets. Prior to this, she meets Don Diego while performing at a club. Unknown to her, Don Diego is actually Captain Andre, who is sent to Spain to spy on her. While in France, Nina discovers Diego's true identity, only after she has fallen in love with him. Nina Maria outwits her potential captors, returns to Spain and goes into hiding. Napoleon's troops invade Spain, resulting in Nina's capture. In a strange twist of fate, Nina and Captain Andre are reunited, but the 2 nations are now at war...
Full Cast & Crew
- Jeanette MacDonald as Nina Maria
- Allan Jones as Don Diego
- Warren William as Major de Rouchemont
- Billy Gilbert as Innkeeper
- Henry Daniell as General Savary
- Douglass Dumbrille as Marquis de Melito
- Leonard Penn as Etienne
- Tom Rutherford as King Ferdinard
- Belle Mitchell as Lola
- George Zucco as Secret Service Chief
- Corbet Morris as Duval
- Matthew Boulton as Wellington
- Stanley Price as Joseph Bonaparte (uncredited)
- Ian Wolfe as Izquierdo (uncredited)
- Brandon Hurst as English General (uncredited)
Why Watch The Firefly?
The Vibe: The Firefly is a captivating and well-crafted history movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1937. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.4/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with history-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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