Portrait of a Genius


Portrait of a Genius is a 1943 short subject film directed by Sammy Lee.

Plot

It is a study of various inventions of Leonardo [da Vinci] that were found in his secret manuscripts after his death. These included early versions of gatling and machine guns, submarines, tanks, and other weapons. He also imagined a telescope, a type of parachute, and a flying machine, among many other things.

Cast (alphabetically)