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)
- Richard Ainley as Leonardo da Vinci
- Tom Stevenson as Valet
- Carey Wilson as narrator
- Frederick Worlock as Count Spurzo