The Divine Spark (1935)
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.
Director: Carmine Gallone
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Mártha Eggerth as Maddalena Fumaroli |
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Phillips Holmes as Vincenzo Bellini |
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Benita Hume as Giuditta Pasta |
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Donald Calthrop as Judge Fumaroli |
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Arthur Margetson as Ernesto Tosi |
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Edmund Breon as Rossini |
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Basil Gill as Romanie |
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Hugh Miller as Paganini |
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Edward Chapman as Saverio Mercadante |
| Directing | Carmine Gallone | Director |
| Writing | Richard Benson | Adaptation |
| Production | Arnold Pressburger | Producer |
| Camera | Franz Planer | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Willy Schmidt-Gentner | Music |
| Writing | Walter Reisch | Writer |
| Writing | Emlyn Williams | Adaptation |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gerdago | Costume Design |
| Editing | Fernando Tropea | Editor |
| Sound | George Burgess | Sound Recordist |
