Movie

Portrait of a Genius

(en)

1943

11m

Portrait of a Genius

Documentary

Overview: Leonardo Da Vinci was seen as a great artist during his lifetime. The same cannot be said for his life as an inventor. His genius as an inventor was only truly known through reading his secret manuscripts after his death. His want to invent was because of his curiosity and insatiable quest for knowledge. He was able to invent the earliest prototypes of such things as the steam cannon, the machine gun, the submarine, the depth charge, and the tank, all which were welcome inventions of the day for monarchs who saw their usefulness in warfare.

Status: Released

Release date: January 23, 1943

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

Richard Ainley

Richard Ainley

as Leonardo da Vin...

Carey Wilson

Carey Wilson

as Narrator(voice)