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Juan Soffici
Juan Soffici was an Argentine film editor. He was known for his work in the late 1930s and early 1940s for Lumiton. Selected filmography *''Cadetes de San Martín'' (1937) *''La chismosa'' (1938) * ''Three Argentines in Paris'' (1938) *''Such Is Life'' (1939) *'' The Model and the Star'' (1939) *''Margarita, Armando y su padre'' (1939 *'' Muchachas que estudian'' (1939) * '' Isabelita'' (1940) * ''Honeymoon in Rio'' (1940) *'' The Englishman of the Bones'' (1940) *''Medio millón por una mujer'' (1940) * ''I Want to Be a Chorus Girl'' (1941) * '' You Are My Love'' (1941) *''El tesoro de la isla Maciel'' (1941) *''Persona honrada se necesita'' (1941) *''Adolescencia ''Adolescencia'' (English language:Adolescence) is a 1942 in film, 1942 Argentina, Argentine film directed by Francisco Múgica and written by Carlos A. Olivari. The film starred Pola Alonso and Ana Arneodo Synopsis A girl falls in love with a b ...'' (1942) References External links * Argentine film editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumiton
Lumiton is a former film production company and current museum located in Munro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lumiton Studios was founded in 1932 at the start of the golden age of film in that country. Its lowbrow, populist films appealed to local audiences and were highly successful in Argentina and throughout Latin America. It was the main competitor to Argentina Sono Film in the 1940s. After World War II (1939–45) Lumiton faced increased government regulation, rising costs and loss of audiences to more sophisticated Hollywood productions. The company was forced to shut down in 1952. History Beginning Lumiton was founded in the town of Munro, Buenos Aires, with an initial capital of 300,000 pesos. The name "Lumiton" is made from the words for "light" and "sound". The full name was "Sociedad Anónima Radio Cinematográfica Lumiton" (Lumiton Radio Cinematography Company Ltd.) The founders had earlier pioneered radio broadcast in Argentina, and were now pioneering sound fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeymoon In Rio
''Honeymoon in Rio'' (Spanish: ''Luna de miel en Río'') is a 1940 Argentine comedy film directed by Manuel Romero and starring Niní Marshall, Tito Lusiardo and Enrique Serrano.Rist p.393 The film's art direction was by Ricardo J. Conord. Cast * Niní Marshall as Catita * Tito Lusiardo as Gorostiaga * Enrique Serrano as Goyena * Juan Carlos Thorry as Emilio * Alicia Barrié Sara Ramona Alicia Masriera del Campillo (stage name, Alicia Barrié; 7 October 1915 – 28 September 2002) was a Chilean actress who made her acting career in Argentina. Born in Chile, Barrie moved to Buenos Aires with her family and made her ac ... as Cristina * Carmen del Moral as Susana * Enrique Roldán as Rosales * Zaira Cavalcanti as Mercedes References Bibliography * Rist, Peter H. ''Historical Dictionary of South American Cinema''. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. External links * 1940 films Argentine comedy films 1940 comedy films 1940s Spanish-language films Films di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persona Honrada Se Necesita
''Persona honrada se necesita'' (''Honest Person Needed'') is a 1941 Argentine comedy film. Production The 77 minute black and white comedy was directed for Lumiton by Francisco Múgica, written by Carlos A. Olivari and Sixto Pondal Ríos. It was released in Argentina on 13 August 1941. The film starred Francisco Petrone, Alicia Vignoli and Marcelo Ruggero. This was the third film directed by Múgica in 1941, after ''El mejor papá del mundo'' and ''Los martes, orquídeas''. It was designed as a vehicle for Francisco Petrone. Synopsis The leader of a gang of thieves (Francisco Petrone) is on the run from the police. He wins the lottery, and needs someone honest to collect the prize for him. He has diverse underworld friends, but none can be trusted. Given the risk of being sent to prison for perhaps fifty years, the honest person must be very, very special. He finally finds the woman he needs living in a boarding house. Alicia Vignoli answers his want ad, which gives the fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Tesoro De La Isla Maciel
''El tesoro de la isla Maciel'' (''The Treasure of Maciel Island'') is a 1941 Argentine comedy film directed by Manuel Romero. Production The 73-minute black and white Lumiton film was directed and written by Manuel Romero. It is an adaptation of a popular stage play. Music is by Rodolfo Sciammarella and cinematography by Hugo Chiesa. The film was released in Argentina on 8 July 1941. It stars Luis Arata, Severo Fernández and Alberto Bello. Synopsis A retired sea captain is profoundly bored. His sons hope to wake him up by staging a fake treasure hunt. This turns into a difficult journey to the Río de la Plata islands. The family are unaware that their backyard holds a valuable oil well. The farce is fast-paced, only slightly hampered by a romantic subplot. Reception ''El Mundo'' said the film achieved some popular comic effect. Although void of any cinematographic merit, the dynamism of its action could not be denied. The show was amusing. Manrupe and Portela said of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Are My Love (film)
''You Are My Love'' (Spanish:''Mi amor eres tú'') is a 1941 Argentine comedy film directed by Manuel Romero and starring Paulina Singerman, Arturo García Buhr and Severo Fernández.Insaurralde p.26 Cast * Paulina Singerman as Susana * Arturo García Buhr as Roberto Almada * Severo Fernández as Lucas * Enrique Roldán as Arturo * Emilia Helda as Dora * Cayetano Biondo Cayetano Amadeo Biondo (1902–1986) was an Argentine film actor. He starred in some 65 films between 1936 and his death in 1986 spanning 50 years of Argentine cinema. Career Biondo made his debut in 1936 in the film ''Santos Vega'' and in 193 ... as Don Ramón * Rosa Martín as Secretary References Bibliography * Andrés Insaurralde. ''Manuel Romero''. Centro Editor de América Latina, 1994. External links * 1941 films Argentine comedy films 1941 comedy films 1940s Spanish-language films Films directed by Manuel Romero Argentine black-and-white films 1940s Argentine film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want To Be A Chorus Girl
''I Want to Be a Chorus Girl'' (Spanish:''Yo quiero ser bataclana'') is a 1941 Argentine musical comedy film directed by Manuel Romero and starring Niní Marshall, Juan Carlos Thorry and Alicia Barrié.Melgosa p.43 The film's art direction was by Ricardo J. Conord. Cast * Niní Marshall as Catita * Juan Carlos Thorry as Carlos * Alicia Barrié as Julia Reyes * Sabina Olmos as Elena * Enrique Roldán as Jorge * Segundo Pomar as Don Pepet * Roberto Blanco as Linares * Rosa Martín as Susy * Estela Taylor Estela may refer to: * Estela (Póvoa de Varzim), Portugal * Estela, Buenos Aires, Argentina * CD Estela, a Spanish basketball team People with the given name * Estela Perlas-Bernabe (born 1952), Philippine jurist * Estela de Carlotto (born ... as Emilia * Mercedes Quintana as Herself * Juan D'Arienzo as Himself References Bibliography * Adrián Pérez Melgosa. ''Cinema and Inter-American Relations: Tracking Transnational Affect''. Routledge, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medio Millón Por Una Mujer
''Medio millón por una mujer'' (''Half a Million for a Woman'') is a 1940 Argentine film. Production The 91-minute black and white film was directed for Lumiton by Francisco Múgica. The script was written by Arturo Cerretani. The comedy was based on a play by Louis Verneuil, and retained its theatrical structure despite being filmed with a moving camera. The film starred Eva Franco, Elías Isaac Alippi and Enrique Serrano. Synopsis The film is a sophisticated comedy where Elías Alippi plays a playboy who plans the kidnapping of Eva Franco, unhappy wife of millionaire miser. He poses as a doctor. The consequences are unexpected. Reception In the 1940s established film producers were looking to capture foreign markets, while others felt that films should be authentic to local traditions. The critic Raimundo Calcagno ("Calki") saw no conflict. In his view ''Medio millón por una mujer'' was an example of a film with a local theme that could be shown in foreign markets and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Englishman Of The Bones (film)
''The Englishman of the Bones'' (Spanish:''El inglés de los güesos'') is a 1940 Argentine drama film based on a novel of the same name. Production The 79-minute black and white drama was directed for Lumiton by Carlos Hugo Christensen. Christiansen (1914–1999) was a poet, short story writer, journalist and playwright who became an assistant film director in 1939. This was one of the first films where he was credited as director. The script was written by Christensen based on the novel of the same name written by Benito Lynch. Music was by George Andreani and cinematography by José María Beltrán. It was released in Argentina on 4 September 1940. The film ''El inglés de los güesos'' starred Arturo García Buhr, Anita Jordán and Pedro Maratea. Synopsis ''El inglés de los güesos'' tells of a hopeless love between an English anthropologist and a gaucho girl. The Englishman, who has come to study fossils, must return to his homeland. The film treats the novel with res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabelita (film)
''Isabelita'' is a 1940 Argentine comedy film directed by Manuel Romero and starring Paulina Singerman, Tito Lusiardo and Sofía Bozán.Karush p.251 Cast * Paulina Singerman as Alcira García Méndez / Isabelita * Tito Lusiardo as Galíndez * Sofía Bozán as Elena * Juan Carlos Thorry as Luciano Fuentes * Enrique Roldán as Ricardo Pérez Rodríguez * Carmen del Moral as Emma Fuentes * Alberto Bello as Emilio García Méndez * Roberto Blanco as Raúl García Méndez * Mary Dormal as Dolores García Méndez * Rosa Martín as Valentina's friend * Alicia Aymont as Mrs. Pérez Rodríguez * Adolfo Linvel Adolfo Linvel (1911 – July 8, 1986) was an Argentine actor. He starred in the 1950 film '' Arroz con leche'' under director Carlos Schlieper. He gained widespread fame in the role of the father of ''Los Campanelli'', a popular Argentine TV ... as Jeweler References Bibliography *Karush, Matthew B. ''Culture of Class: Radio and Cinema in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadetes De San Martín (film)
''Cadetes de San Martín'' is a List of Argentine films:1937, 1937 Argentina, Argentine film directed by Mario Soffici and written by José A. Saldías. It stars Enrique Muiño and Elías Alippi. Cast *Ángel Magaña *Enrique Muiño *Elías Alippi *Rosa Contreras *Héctor Calcaño *Orestes Caviglia *Héctor Coire *Rosita Contreras *Blanca del Prado *Matilde Rivera *Oscar Villa (actor), Oscar Villa References External links * 1937 films 1930s Spanish-language films Argentine black-and-white films Films directed by Mario Soffici 1930s Argentine films {{1930s-Argentina-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarita, Armando Y Su Padre
''Margarita, Armando y su padre'' is a 1939 Argentine romantic comedy film directed by Francisco Múgica. The film is based a play by Enrique Jardiel Poncela who himself adapted the film for the silver screen. The film premiered in Buenos Aires and starred Mecha Ortiz and Pedro Quartucci. Production design of the film was performed by Ricardo J. Conord. Overview The film produces a revival of the famous play, treating its characters in an ironical way. Cast * Florencio Parravicini ... Spaghetti - Armando's father * Mecha Ortiz ... Margarita * Ernesto Raquén ... Armando * María Santos ... Julia * Pedro Quartucci ... Antonito * Carmen Lamas ... Flora * Alita Román ... Cristina * Enrique Roldán ... Ernesto Landaluce * Héctor Quintanilla ... Caballo de Atila * Alfredo Jordan ... Manolo * Alfonso Pisano ... Ceferino * Susy Derqui Susy Derqui was an Argentine actress and cabaret performer.Toni p.56 Selected filmography * '' Radio Bar'' (1936) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
