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Julio Bracho
Julio Bracho Gavilán (17 July 1909 – 26 April 1978) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter. Bracho was born as ninth of eleven children of Julio Bracho y Zuloaga and his wife Luz Pérez Gavilán. His sister Guadalupe Bracho Pérez-Gavilán became known as Andrea Palma (Actress), Andrea Palma, his brother Jesús Bracho, Jesús became known as theatrical designer and painter, and his brother Toribio became Jesuit and missionary in China. Two of his cousins were Dolores del Río and Ramón Novarro. The family moved to Mexico City in 1913. He was engaged in modern theater projects in Mexico, he was founding member of the ''Teatro Orientación group, Teatro Orientación'', and he founded and organized the ''Escolares del Teatro'' group, Mexico City, in 1931, as well as the ''Trabajadores del Teatro'' group in 1933, and the ''Teatro de la Universidad'' in 1936. Bracho directed 50 films between 1941 and 1978. He also wrote 36 for films between 1941 and 1974. From 1955 to ... [...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] |
La Mujer De Todos
''La mujer de todos'' is a 1946 Mexican drama film directed and co-written by Julio Bracho and starring María Félix, Armando Calvo and Gloria Lynch.Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures p.555 It is an adaptation of the 1848 novel '' The Lady of the Camelias'' by Alexandre Dumas with the setting moved to Mexico at the beginning of the twentieth century. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jesús Bracho. Main cast * María Félix as María Romano * Armando Calvo as Capitán Jorge Serralde * Gloria Lynch as Señora Cañedo * Alberto Galán as Coronel Juan Antonio Cañedo * Patricia Morán as Angélica * Arturo Soto Rangel as General * Juan Calvo as Conde * Ernesto Alonso as Carlos * Alberto Pomo as César * Maruja Grifell Maruja Grifell (February 6, 1907 – March 27, 1968) was a Mexican film actress.Pilcher p.160 Selected filmography * ''Another Dawn (1943 film), Another Dawn'' (1943) * ''The Lieutenant Nun'' (1944) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexican Film Directors
Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture *Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America ** People *** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants *** Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico ** Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico ** Culture of Mexico *** Mexican cuisine *** historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United State ... [...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] |
1978 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd government). * January 6 – The Holy Crown of Hungary (also known as Stephen of Hungary Crown) is returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held since World War II. * January 10 – Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, a critic of the Nicaraguan government, is assassinated; riots erupt against Somoza's government. * January 13 – Former American Vice President Hubert Humphrey, a Democrat, dies of cancer in Waverly, Minnesota, at the age of 66. * January 18 – The European Court of Human Rights finds the British government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. * January 22 – Ethiopia declares the ambassador of West Germany '' persona non grata''. * January 24 ** Soviet satellite Kosmos 954 burns up in Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1909 Births
Events January–February * January 4 – Explorer Aeneas Mackintosh of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition escapes death by fleeing across drift ice, ice floes. * January 7 – Colombia recognizes the independence of Panama. * January 9 – The British Nimrod Expedition, ''Nimrod'' Expedition to the South Pole, led by Ernest Shackleton, arrives at the Farthest South, farthest south reached by any prior expedition, at 88°23' S, prior to turning back due to diminishing supplies. * January 11 – The International Joint Commission on US-Canada boundary waters is established. * January 16 – Members of the ''Nimrod'' Expedition claim to have found the magnetic South Pole (but the location recorded may be incorrect). * January 24 – The White Star Liner RMS Republic (1903), RMS ''Republic'' sinks the day after a collision with ''SS Florida'' off Nantucket. Almost all of the 1,500 passengers are rescued. * January 28 – The last United States t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Each His Life
''To Each His Life'' (Spanish: ''Cada quién su vida'') is a 1960 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho and starring Ana Luisa Peluffo, Emma Fink and Carlos Navarro.Goble p.28 The film's sets were designed by the art director Salvador Lozano Mena. Synopsis A collection of prostitutes and others disappointed in life gather in a Mexico City cabaret to celebrate New Year's Eve In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve refers to the evening, or commonly the entire day, of the last day of the year, 31 December, also known as Old Year's Day. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated with dancing, eating, drinkin .... Cast References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1960 films 1960 drama films Mexican drama films 1960s Spanish-language films Films directed by Julio Bracho Films set in Mexico City 1960s Mexican films Films scored by Raúl Lavista {{1960 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Señora Ama (film)
''Señora Ama'' () is a 1955 Spanish-Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho. It was filmed in 1955 and released in 1957. It starred Dolores del Río based in the same name play by Jacinto Benavente. Plot The story is about the marriage between Feliciano (Jose Suarez) and Dominica (Dolores del Rio), owners of a ranch. They have years of marriage, and Dominica has not been able to conceive any children. Feliciano has a reputation as a womanizer and he fathered many illegitimate children. It is implied that his infidelity due to the inability of his wife to give him a son. Dominica defends her husband in public, but reproaches him in private. But she never deviates from her commitment to love him until death. In the house also lives Maria Juana (María Luz Galicia), younger sister of Dominica. A very strong sexual tension occurs between her and Feliciano. The film presents a clear contrast between Dominica, a woman of spirit, and Maria Juana, a woman of flesh. It is decided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me In Your Arms (1954 Film)
''Take Me in Your Arms'' (in Spanish ''Llévame en tus brazos'') is a 1954 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho. Starred by Ninón Sevilla and Armando Silvestre. Plot In a little fisher's village in the Papaloapan River lives the fisher Pedro ( Andrés Soler) and his two daughters Rita (Ninón Sevilla) and Martha ( Rosenda Monteros). Rita loves a young man named José (Armando Silvestre) who has been fired from a sugar mill for organizing a strike. So, he and Rita can't marry soon. After a good fishing, all in the town celebrate a party. But Don Antonio (Julio Villarreal), the owner of the sugar mill, comes to collect Pedro the money that he lent him for a boat. As Pedro can't pay him, Don Antonio asks as pay to one of his daughters. Rita listens and she decides to go with Don Antonio to save her father and her sister. Before leaving, Rita makes love with José. When she leaves, José thinks that she has left him. Cast *Ninón Sevilla as Rita Rosales *Armando Silvestre as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women Who Work (1953 Film)
''Women Who Work'' (Spanish: ''Mujeres que trabajan'') is a 1953 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho and starring Rosita Quintana, Columba Dominguez and Alberto Carrière.Vargas p.172 The film's art direction was by Jesús Bracho, who was the younger brother of the director. Cast * Rosita Quintana as Claudia Sandoval * Columba Domínguez as Isabel Villada * Alberto Carrière as Alfredo Berman * Andrea Palma as Laura Rosales * Prudencia Grifell as Srita. Benavides * Eva Martino as Perla Medina * Anabelle Gutiérrez as Gloria Esparza * Emperatriz Carvajal as Margarita * Maruja Grifell Maruja Grifell (February 6, 1907 – March 27, 1968) was a Mexican film actress.Pilcher p.160 Selected filmography * ''Another Dawn (1943 film), Another Dawn'' (1943) * ''The Lieutenant Nun'' (1944) * ''The Abandoned (1945 film), The Abandoned' ... as Espectadora desfile de modas * Diana Ochoa as Empleada de Laura * Rosario Gutiérrez as Lupe * Patricia de Morelos as Modelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stolen Paradise (1951 Film)
''Stolen Paradise'' (Spanish: ''Paraíso robado'') is a 1951 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho and starring Arturo de Córdova, Irasema Dilián and María Douglas.Gorostiza p.28 Cast * Arturo de Córdova as Doctor Carlos de la Vega * Irasema Dilián as Marcela * María Douglas as Lucia * Charles Rooner Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was ... as Don Gustavo * Ramón Gay as Julio Solorzano * Juan Orraca as Inspector romero * Enrique Díaz 'Indiano' as Doctor Silva * Jesús Valero as Cura * Mariano Requena * Luisa Rooner as Abuela de Marcela References Bibliography * Celestino Gorostiza. ''Teatro completo''. Univ. J. Autónoma de Tabasco, 2004. External links * 1951 films 1951 drama films Mexican drama films 1950s Spanish-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Absentee (1951 Film)
''The Absentee'' () is a 1951 Mexican drama film directed by Julio Bracho. It was entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Jorge de la Cueva (Arturo de Córdova) is in great pain after his wife's death in a car accident. Hoping to discover what really happened, he decides to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Cast * Arturo de Córdova Arturo García Rodríguez (8 May 1908 – 3 November 1973), known professionally as Arturo de Córdova, was a Mexican actor who appeared in over a hundred films. Biography Career Arturo García Rodríguez was born in Mérida, Yucatán on 8 May ... - Jorge de la Cueva * Rosita Quintana - Monica Sandoval * Andrea Palma - Cecilia * María Douglas - Magdalena * Ramón Gay - Jaime * Mimí Derba - Doña Elena, mother of isabel * Natalia Ortiz - Maria, maid * Carlos Riquelme - mechanic * Manuel Sánchez Navarro - Rafael, butler * Enrique Díaz 'Indiano' - father of Isabel * Angélica María - Rosita * Felipe Montoya - Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
