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Carlos López Y Valles
Carlos López y Valles (4 November 1887 – 13 February 1942), better known as Chaflán, was a Mexican comedian, singer, and film actor of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.Herzberg He should not be mistaken for Carlos López Moctezuma, another Mexican actor. Selected filmography * ''The Treasure of Pancho Villa'' (1935) * ''Women of Today'' (1936) * ''Let's Go with Pancho Villa'' (1936) * ''While Mexico Sleeps'' (1938) * ''Guadalajara Guadalajara ( ; ) is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican List of states of Mexico, state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population ...'' (1943) References Bibliography * Herzberg, Bob. ''Revolutionary Mexico on Film: A Critical History, 1914–2014''. McFarland, 2014. External links * 1887 births 1942 deaths Mexican male film actors Male actors from Durango 20th-century Mexican male actors {{Mexico-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durango
Durango, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Durango, is one of the 31 states which make up the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 Federal Entities of Mexico, situated in the northwest portion of the country. With a population of 1,832,650, the 8th lowest of Mexico's states, Durango has Mexico's second-lowest population density, after Baja California Sur. The capital city, Durango, Durango, Victoria de Durango, is named after the first President of Mexico, Guadalupe Victoria. Geography General information The area of Durango is ; this accounts for about 6.3% of the entire territory of Mexico. It is the fourth largest state, lying at the extreme northwest of the Mexican Plateau, Central Mexican Plateau, where it meets the Sierra Madre Occidental—the highest peaks in the state. The state has an average elevation of 1,775 meters above sea level, with a mean elevation of 1,750 m in the Valleys region and 2,450 m in the Sierra region. The Durango City, city of Durango is on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexico
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundary, maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2 (761,610 sq mi), and is the List of countries by area, thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population exceeding 130 million, Mexico is the List of countries by population, tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the Hispanophone#Countries, largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and List of cities in Mexico, largest city, which ranks among the List of cities by population, most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Human presence in Mexico dates back to at least 8,000 BC. Mesoamerica, considered a cradle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapachula
Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality located in the far southeast of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam state of Xelaju, but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century, with the establishment of coffee plantations. This practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population. Background The city of Tapachula is the capital of the Soconu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema
The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema (Spanish: la Época de Oro del Cine Mexicano), spanning the 1930s to 1950s, was a prolific era during which Mexico emerged as the leading film producer in Latin America. Filmmakers during this period tackled themes of national identity, class struggle, and social change. Films such as Los Olvidados, directed by the renowned Spanish-Mexican filmmaker Luis Buñuel, brought Mexico's social realities to the forefront, addressing pressing issues such as poverty and inequality. These works not only captivated domestic audiences but also established Mexico's reputation in global cinemas, with many productions distributed in Europe, the United States, and across Latin America. External factors contributed to the growth of Mexican cinema during this period. World War II disrupted film industries in the United States and Europe, as essential materials like celluloid were redirected to support the war effort. This situation allowed Mexico to increase film prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos López Moctezuma
Carlos López Moctezuma Pineda (19 November 1909 – 14 July 1980) was a Mexican film actor. He appeared in more than 210 films between 1938 and 1980. He starred in the film ''Happiness'', which was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography * '' Three Peasants on a Donkey'' (1939) * '' The Whip'' (1939) * '' I Will Live Again'' (1940) * '' The Unknown Policeman'' (1941) * '' The 9.15 Express'' (1941) * '' The Rock of Souls'' (1942) * ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1942) * ''Simón Bolívar'' (1942) * '' Red Konga'' (1943) * ''Christopher Columbus'' (1943) * ''Lightning in the South'' (1943) * '' A Woman of the East'' (1946) * '' The Queen of the Tropics'' (1946) * '' Hidden River'' (1948) * '' Maclovia'' (1948) * '' The Shadow of the Bridge'' (1948) * '' Angels of the Arrabal'' (1949) * ''Midnight'' (1949) * '' Immaculate'' (1950) * '' Rosauro Castro'' (1950) * '' María Montecristo'' (1951) * ''The Shrew'' (1951) * '' The Trace of Some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Treasure Of Pancho Villa (1935 Film)
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women Of Today (film)
''Women of Today'' (Spanish: ''Mujeres de hoy'') is a 1936 Mexican comedy drama film directed by Ramón Peón and starring Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda and Victoria Blanco Victoria most commonly refers to: * Queen Victoria (1819–1901), Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India * Victoria (state), a state of Australia * Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, a provincial capital * Victoria, Seychelles, the capi ....Richard p.17 Cast References Bibliography * Alfred Charles Richard. ''Censorship and Hollywood's Hispanic image: an interpretive filmography, 1936-1955''. Greenwood Press, 1993. External links * 1936 films 1936 comedy-drama films 1930s Spanish-language films Films directed by Ramón Peón Mexican black-and-white films Mexican comedy-drama films 1930s Mexican films {{1930s-Mexico-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Go With Pancho Villa
''Let's Go with Pancho Villa'' (Spanish: ''Vámonos con Pancho Villa'') is a Mexican motion picture directed by Fernando de Fuentes in 1936, the last of the director's '' Revolution Trilogy'', besides ''El prisionero trece'' and ''El compadre Mendoza''. Like the previous films in the trilogy, the film is critical towards propagandist views of the Mexican Revolution by portraying the conflicts as a tragic series of events within Mexican history, emphasized by the characterization of its titular character, general Pancho Villa, being depicted as a cruel leader instead of a national hero. The movie is thought to have been the first Mexican super-production and led to the bankruptcy of the film company that made it. Plot Villa was portrayed by Domingo Soler. Directed by Fernando de Fuentes, the film tells the story of a group of six friends, or ''rancheros'', who hear about the revolution and Villa and decide to join him, only to suffer the cruel reality of war under the command of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
While Mexico Sleeps
''While Mexico Sleeps'' (Spanish:''Mientras México duerme'') is a 1938 Mexican crime film directed by Alejandro Galindo (director), Alejandro Galindo and starring Arturo de Córdova, Gloria Morel and Miguel Arenas.Spicer p.467 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jorge Fernandez (art director), Jorge Fernandez. Cast * Arturo de Córdova as Federico La Cierva * Gloria Morel as Margarita * Miguel Arenas as Méndez * Alberto Martí as Jefe de policia * Gaby Macias as Cantante * Ramón Vallarino as Roberto * Carlos López y Valles, Carlos López * Gilberto González (actor), Gilberto González as Germán * Roberto Banquells * Armando Velasco * Víctor Manuel Mendoza * Raúl Guerrero * Alfonso Bedoya * Arturo Turich * Elena Ureña * Emma Duval * Armando Soto La Marina References Bibliography * Spicer, Andrew. ''Historical Dictionary of Film Noir''. Scarecrow Press, 2010. External links * 1938 films 1938 crime films Mexican crime films Film no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guadalajara (film)
Guadalajara ( ; ) is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican List of states of Mexico, state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the Metropolitan areas of Mexico#List of metropolitan areas in Mexico by population, third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the List of metropolitan areas in the Americas, twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region. It usually ranks among the 100 most productive and globally competitive cities in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1887 Births
Events January * January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti- rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher. * January 20 ** The United States Senate allows the United States Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base. ** British emigrant ship '' Kapunda'' sinks after a collision off the coast of Brazil, killing 303 with only 16 survivors. * January 21 ** The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is formed in the United States. ** Brisbane receives a one-day rainfall of (a record for any Australian capital city). * January 24 – Battle of Dogali: Abyssinian troops defeat the Italians. * January 28 ** In a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana, the largest snowflakes on record are reported. They are wide and thick. ** Construction work begins on the foundations of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. February * February 2 – The first Groundhog Day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. * February 4 – The Interstate Comme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1942 Deaths
The Uppsala Conflict Data Program project estimates this to be the deadliest year in human history in terms of conflict deaths, placing the death toll at 4.62 million. However, the Correlates of War estimates that the prior year, 1941, was the deadliest such year. Death toll estimates for both 1941 and 1942 range from 2.28 to 7.71 million each. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in which they agree "not to make any separate peace with the Axis powers". * January 5 – WWII: Two prisoners, British officer Airey Neave and Dutch officer Anthony Luteyn, escape from Colditz Castle in Germany. After travelling for three days, they reach the Swiss border. * January 7 – WWII: ** Battle of Slim River: Japanese forces of the 5th Division, supported by tanks, sweep through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
