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Cátulo Castillo
Ovidio Cátulo González Castillo (6 August 1906 – 19 October 1975) was an Argentine poet and tango music composer. He was the author of many famous works, such as ', ''El aguacero'' (lyrics by ), ' and ''Caserón de tejas'' (both with music by ), ''María'' and ' (both with music by Aníbal Troilo), and ''El último café'' (with music by ). The tango ''La calesita'', which he composed with Mariano Mores, inspired the film of the same name directed in 1962 by Hugo del Carril. His father, José González Castillo, an anarchist, wanted to list himself in the civil registry as Descanso Dominical González Castillo, but was convinced by his friends not to, and kept his other name. As an infant, Cátulo lived in Chile, where his father was exiled because of his anarchist ideology. He returned to Argentina in 1913. Cátulo later affiliated with the Communist Party. Professional career Cátulo composed ''Organito de la tarde'', his first tango, at the age of 17. He was also a boxer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Perón
Juan Domingo Perón (, , ; 8 October 1895 – 1 July 1974) was an Argentine Army general and politician. After serving in several government positions, including Minister of Labour and Vice President of a military dictatorship, he was elected President of Argentina three times, serving from June 1946 to September 1955, when he was overthrown by the '' Revolución Libertadora'', and then from October 1973 until his death in July 1974. During his first presidential term (1946–1952), Perón was supported by his second wife, Eva Duarte ("Evita"): they were immensely popular among the Argentine working class. Perón's government invested heavily in public works, expanded social welfare, and forced employers to improve working conditions. Trade unions grew rapidly with his support and women's suffrage was granted with Eva's influence. On the other hand, dissidents were fired, exiled, arrested and tortured, and much of the press was closely controlled. Several high-profile war ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrabalera (1950 Film)
''Arrabalera'' (English language:The Girl from the Suburbs) is a 1950 Argentine musical drama film directed and written by Tulio Demicheli on his debut and starring Tita Merello. It is based on the story by Samuel Eichelbaum. The film premiered on 25 April 1950 in Buenos Aires. The film is a tango based film, which is an integral part of Argentine culture. Main cast * Tita Merello * Santiago Gómez Cou *Mario Fortuna * Raúl del Valle *Tito Alonso * Marga López as Rosita * Leticia Scury * Blanca Tapia *Julia Giusti *Juan Pecci *Oscar Soldati * José Pecet * Margarita Burke *Celia Geraldy Celia Geraldy (Buenos Aires, Argentina, ? – Buenos Aires, 1977) was an Argentine vedette actress in film and theater. She was a '' femme fatale'' at the beginning of Argentina's golden decade of cinema. Filmography * '' Confesión'' (1940 ... *Carlos A. Gordillo References External links * 1950 films 1950s Spanish-language films Tango films Films directed by Tulio Demiche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Moreira (1936 Film)
''Juan Moreira'' is a 1936 Argentine historical action film directed by Nelo Cosimi and starring Antonio Podestá, Domingo Sapelli and Guillermo Casali.Goble p.200 The film is an adaptation of the 1879 novel ''Juan Moreira'' by Eduardo Gutiérrez, portraying the life of the nineteenth century guacho and outlaw Juan Moreira. Cast * Antonio Podestá * Domingo Sapelli * Guillermo Casali * María Esther Podestá * Adolfo Almeida * Amalia Brian * Juan Carula * Raúl Castro * Mario O. Catalán * Max Citelli * Patrocinio Díaz * Néstor Feria * Alberto Gómez * Herminia Mancini * Sarita Natle * Antonio Podestá Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 400 most popular male ... * Samuel Sanda * Yola Yoli References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internado
'' Internado'' is a 1935 Argentine musical film directed by Carlos de la Pua and Héctor Basso Hector () is an English, French, Scottish, and Spanish given name. The name is derived from the name of Hektor, a legendary Trojan champion who was killed by the Greek Achilles. The name ''Hektor'' is probably derived from the Greek ''ékhein'', m .... External links * 1935 films 1930s Spanish-language films Argentine black-and-white films Argentine musical films 1935 musical films 1930s Argentine films {{1930s-Argentina-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Patio De La Morocha
EL, El or el may refer to: Religion * El (deity), a Semitic word for "God" People * EL (rapper) (born 1983), stage name of Elorm Adablah, a Ghanaian rapper and sound engineer * El DeBarge, music artist * El Franco Lee (1949–2016), American politician * Ephrat Livni (born 1972), American street artist Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * El, a character from the manga series ''Shugo Chara!'' by Peach-Pit * El, short for Eleven, a fictional character in the TV series ''Stranger Things'' * El, family name of Kal-El (Superman) and his father Jor-El in ''Superman'' *E.L. Faldt, character in the road comedy film ''Road Trip'' Literature * ''Él'', 1926 autobiographical novel by Mercedes Pinto * ''Él'' (visual novel), a 2000 Japanese adult visual novel Music * Él Records, an independent record label from the UK founded by Mike Alway * ''Él'' (Lucero album), a 1982 album by Lucero * "Él", Spanish song by Rubén Blades from ''Caminando'' (album) * "Él" (Luc� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illustrious Citizen Of Buenos Aires The Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires is a recognition provided by the city of Buenos Aires, for people who made a fine work in culture, science, sports or politics. It is granted by the legislature of Buenos Aires, and must be approved by two thirds of the body. It can be received by either a native-born Porteño In Spanish, the term (feminine: ''Porteña'') means "port city person". It is used to refer to residents of port cities such as Buenos Aires, Argentina; El Puerto de Santa María, Spain; Valparaíso, Chile; Mazatlán, Veracruz, Acapulco and Tamp ... or by someone who has lived in Buenos Aires for at least 10 years. It may not be received by people that committed crimes against humanity, or who took part in military dictatorships in Argentina. Notable people * María Hortensia Lacau (1910-2006), Argentine pedagogue, writer, essayist, poet, educator References External links *{{Commonscatinline, Illustrious Citizens of Buenos Aires Argentine awards ... [...More Info...] |
