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My Three Merry Widows
''My Three Merry Widows'' (Spanish ''Mis tres viudas alegres'') is a 1953 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Fernando Cortés and starring Amalia Aguilar, Lilia del Valle and Silvia Pinal. It is a loose sequel to the 1952 film '' The Three Happy Friends''. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ramón Rodríguez Granada. Plot Don Jose Samaniego ( Adalberto Martinez), an old and ridiculous man, marries Silvia (Silvia Pinal), a 20-year-old girl. On their wedding night before the marriage be consummated, Don José died after suffering a seizure. Through the obituaries many people learn about his death and go to the cemetery. Among the visitors is Amalia ( Amalia Aguilar), with her marriage certificate and says that in their wedding day, Don José got a call, went and never returned. Also coming Lilia ( Lilia del Valle), another widow, saying that her husband was kidnapped on their wedding night. The day when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Cortés
Fernando "Papi" Cortés (October 4, 1909 – 1979) was a Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican film actor, writer and director. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but he spent most of his adult life in Mexico City, where he died. In 1932, while in New York City, Fernando Cortés married Puerto Rican childhood friend María del Pilar Cordero, who adopted the stage name of Mapy Cortés. The couple soon traveled to Spain with a Cuban theatrical troupe. They worked on the Spanish stage, radio and film until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936. Fernando progressively began to take a backseat as actor and baritone and focused on promoting the career of his wife Mapy, who became a noted ''vedette'' (showgirl with star status) in Barcelona. After the Spanish Civil War interrupted their careers, the couple worked in New York, San Juan, Buenos Aires, Havana and Caracas, occasionally starring in movies. They arrived to Mexico City in late 1940 and made their stage debut at the Teatro Follies, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Director
Art director is a title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, live-action and animated film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the vision of an artistic production. In particular, they are in charge of its overall visual appearance and how it communicates visually, stimulates moods, contrasts features, and psychologically appeals to a target audience. The art director makes decisions about visual elements, what artistic style(s) to use, and when to use motion. One of the biggest challenges art directors face is translating desired moods, messages, concepts, and underdeveloped ideas into imagery. In the brainstorming process, art directors, colleagues and clients explore ways the finished piece or scene could look. At times, the art director is responsible for solidifying the vision of the collective imagination while resolving conflicting agendas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexican Black-and-white Films
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] |
1953 Films
The year 1953 in film involved some significant events. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1953 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January 16 – A new Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. is incorporated following a Consent Judgment to divest their Stanley Warner Theaters. *February 5 – Walt Disney's production of J.M. Barrie's ''Peter Pan'', starring Bobby Driscoll and Kathryn Beaumont, premieres to astounding acclaim from critics and audiences and quickly becomes one of the most beloved Disney films. This is the last Disney animated movie released in partnership with RKO Pictures, becoming the last ever smash hit movie of the later company before it bankrupted in 1959. *February 25 – Jacques Tati's film '' Les Vacances de M. Hulot'' is released in France, introducing the ''gauche'' character of Monsieur Hulot. *July 1 – '' Stalag 17'', directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden, premieres and is considered by the cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogelio A
Rogelio () is a masculine Spanish given name and a variant of the first name Roger. Notable people with the name include: *Rogelio Antonio, Jr. (born 1962), Filipino chess player *Rogelio Armenteros (born 1994), Cuban pitcher in Major League Baseball *Rogelio Baón (1942–2008), Spanish journalist, lawyer and politician *Rogelio Barriga Rivas (1912–1961), Mexican author born in Tlacolula, Oaxaca *Rogelio Bernal Andreo (born 1969), Spanish-American astrophotographer *Rogelio Chávez (born 1984) a Mexican footballer *Rogelio de la Rosa (1916–1986), Filipino matinee idol of the 20th century *Rogelio Delgado (born 1959), retired football central defender *Rogelio Domínguez (1931–2004), Argentine football goalkeeper *Rogelio Figueroa (born 1963), the 2008 gubernatorial candidate for the ''Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico'' party *Rogelio Frigerio (born 1970), Argentine economist and minister of interior *Rogelio Julio Frigerio (1914–2006), Argentine economist, journalist and poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tito Davison
Tito Davison (14 November 1912 – 21 March 1985) was a Chilean-born Mexican film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 60 films between 1937 and 1982. Selected filmography * ''Thus Is Life'' (1930) * ''Shadows of Glory'' (1930) * ''Murió el sargento Laprida'' (1937) * ''Educating Niní'' (1940) * ''He Who Died of Love'' (1945) * ''¡Ay qué rechula es Puebla!'' (1946) * ''The Road to Sacramento'' (1946) * ''Ramona (1946 film), Ramona'' (1946) * ''I Am a Charro of Rancho Grande'' (1947) * ''The Golden Boat (1947 film), The Golden Boat'' (1947) * ''Bel Ami (1947 film), Bel Ami'' (1947) * ''The Private Life of Mark Antony and Cleopatra'' (1947) * ''Midnight (1949 film), Midnight'' (1949) * ''The Devil Is a Woman (1950 film), The Devil Is a Woman'' (1950) * ''Women Without Tomorrow'' (1951) * ''The Three Happy Friends'' (1952) * ''Sister Alegría'' (1952) * ''When I Leave'' (1954) * ''The Price of Living'' (1954) * ''La Dulce Enemiga'' (1957) * ''The White Sister (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilia Prado
Leticia Lilia Amezcua Prado (30 March 1928 – 22 May 2006), known as Lilia Prado, was a Mexican actress and dancer. Noted for her beauty and on-screen sensuality, she was a famous star and sex symbol of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Prado began her career in 1947 as an extra in films, and received her first leading role in '' Confidencias de un ruletero'' (1949). She was directed by Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel in '' Subida al cielo'' (1952), '' Abismos de pasión'' (1954), and '' La ilusión viaja en tranvía'' (1954). Her performance in '' Talpa'' (1956) earned her a nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Actress. She was Cantinflas' leading lady in the popular comedy '' El analfabeto'' (1961). In 1999, Prado received the Golden Ariel for her career, and the following year she was honored by the Cineteca Nacional. Early life Prado was born in Sahuayo, Michoacán, and from there her family moved to Mexico City, where she attended school. She wanted to be a dancer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge Casanova (actor)
Jorge Casanova may refer to: * Jorge Casanova (footballer, born 1976), Uruguayan football midfielder and manager * Jorge Casanova (footballer, born 1984), Venezuelan football midfielder {{hndis, Casanova, Jorge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacho Contla
Nachos are a Mexican snack food named after its inventor Nacho Anaya. Nacho may also refer to: Name * Nacho (given name), a form of the Spanish masculine name Ignacio (including a list of people with the name or nickname) * Nacho (footballer, born 1955), Spanish footballer José Ignacio Pérez Frías * Nacho (footballer, born 1967), Spanish footballer José Ignacio Fernández Palacios * Nacho (footballer, born 1980), Spanish footballer Ignacio Pérez Santamaría * Nacho (footballer, born 1989), Spanish footballer José Ignacio Martínez García * Nacho (footballer, born 1990), Spanish footballer José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias * Nacho (footballer, born 1993), Spanish footballer Ignacio Agustín Sánchez Romo * Nacho (singer) (born 1983), Venezuelan singer Miguel Ignacio Mendoza Donatti * Nacho Anaya, the inventor of the nachos dish Film and television * ''Nacho'' (1983 TV series), a Venezuelan television show * ''Nacho'' (2023 TV series), a Spanish TV series * "Nacho" (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria De Córdoba
Gloria may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Christian liturgy and music * Gloria in excelsis Deo, the Greater Doxology, a hymn of praise * Gloria Patri, the Lesser Doxology, a short hymn of praise ** Gloria (Handel) ** Gloria (Jenkins) ** Gloria (Poulenc), a 1959 composition by Francis Poulenc ** Gloria (Vivaldi), a musical setting of the doxology by Antonio Vivaldi Groups and labels * Gloria (Brazilian band), a post-hardcore/metalcore band * Gloria, later named Unit Gloria, a Dutch band with Robert Long as member Albums * ''Gloria'' (Disillusion album) * ''Gloria!'', an album by Gloria Estefan * ''Gloria'' (Gloria Trevi album) * ''Gloria'' (Okean Elzy album) * ''Gloria'' (Sam Smith album) * ''Gloria'' (Shadows of Knight album) (1966) * ''Gloria'' (EP), an EP by Hawk Nelson Songs * "Gloria" (Enchantment song) (1976), a song later covered by Jesse Powell in 1996 * "Gloria" (Kendrick Lamar and SZA song), 2024 * "Gloria" (Leon René song), a song released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Medina (actor)
Fernando Medina Maciel Almeida Correia (born 10 March 1973) is a Portuguese economist and politician Socialist Party (PS) who served as Minister of Finance in the government of Prime Minister António Costa from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as Mayor of Lisbon from 2015, succeeding Costa, to 2021. Early life and education Medina was born in Porto to Edgar Marciel Almeida Correia and Maria Helena Guimarães Medina. He has a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. He also holds a master's degree in Economic Sociology from the Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão. Political career Early beginnings During his time at university, Medina was the President of the Faculty's Students' Union and then the President of the Students' Unions' Federation of Porto. From 2000 to 2002, Medina served as adviser to Prime Minister António Guterres, first on education and science and later on economic policy. Following the 2005 national elections, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tito Novaro
Tito Novaro (1918–1986) was a Mexican actor and film director. Noble p.193 He began his career in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Selected filmography * '' Borrasca humana'' (1940) * ''Wild Flower'' (1943) * '' The Circus'' (1943) * ''Santa'' (1943) * '' I Will Never Leave You'' (1948) * '' Lost Love'' (1951) * ''Kill Me Because I'm Dying!'' (1951) * ''The Three Happy Friends'' (1952) * '' The Wolf Returns'' (1952) * '' El derecho de nacer'' (1952) * '' The Children of Maria Morales'' (1952) * ''Chucho the Mended'' (1952) * '' Las locuras de Tin-Tan'' (1952) * ''The Three Happy Compadres'' (1952) * ''The Loving Women'' (1953) * '' Remember to Live'' (1953) * ''Four Hours Before His Death'' (1953) * '' The Unknown Mariachi'' (1953) * ''My Three Merry Widows'' (1953) * '' Tres citas con el destino'' (1954) * ''Drop the Curtain'' (1955) * '' Cupido pierde a Paquita'' (1955) * '' Magdalena'' (1955) * ''The Soldiers of Pancho Villa ''The Soldiers of Pancho Villa'' () is a 1959 Mex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
