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The Headless Woman (1944 Film)
''The Headless Woman'' (Spanish:''La mujer sin cabeza'') is a 1944 Mexican mystery film directed by René Cardona and starring David T. Bamberg and Manuel Medel.Cotter p.17 It is the second film in the Fu Manchu series with David T. Bamberg. Cast * David T. Bamberg as Fu Manchu * Alfonso Bedoya * Roberto Cañedo * Cuquita Escobar * Paco Fuentes * Ramón G. Larrea * Manuel Medel as Satanás * Manuel Noriega * Francisco Pando * Ignacio Peón * Carlos Riquelme * Humberto Rodríguez * Fernando Romero Fernando Romero Havaux (born 11 October 1971) is a Mexican businessman, design curator, and architect. He is the founder of fr·ee and Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura. He is the son-in-law of Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim. Background Fernan ... * Ángel T. Sala * Milisa Sierra * Arturo Soto Rangel * Jorge Trevino * Jesús Valero References Bibliography * Cotter, Bob. ''The Mexican Masked Wrestler and Monster Filmography''. McFarland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Cardona
René Cardona (October 8, 1905 in Havana, Cuba – April 25, 1988, in Mexico City) was a director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and film editor in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Biography René Cardona was born in Havana, Cuba, on October 8, 1905, and began medical school in Cuba, but due to the political problems of the island, he and his family moved to New York City in 1926, where he continued his studies. Economic circumstances experienced by his family caused him to leave his studies. He befriended famous actor Rodolfo Valentino and obtained work as an extra in several films, until 1929 when he produced, wrote, directed and starred in the first Spanish-language film made in Hollywood, ''Sombras habaneras'' (''Havana Shadows''). He also had the opportunity to work in various positions in the film industry such as second assistant, technical advisor and first assistant director, and learned film and lighting technique. In 1932, he moved to Mexico, where he debuted as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Pando
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name ''Franciscus''. Nicknames In Spanish, people with the name Francisco are sometimes nicknamed "Paco". San Francisco de Asís was known as ''Pater Comunitatis'' (father of the community) when he founded the Franciscan order, and "Paco" is a short form of ''Pater Comunitatis''. In areas of Spain where Basque is spoken, "Patxi" is the most common nickname; in the Catalan areas, "Cesc" (short for Francesc) is often used. In Spanish Latin America and in the Philippines, people with the name Francisco are frequently called "Pancho". " Kiko" is also used as a nickname, and "Chicho" is another possibility. In Portuguese, people named Francisco are commonly nicknamed " Chico" (''shíco''). This is also a less-common nickname for Francisco in Spanish. People with the given name * Pope Francis is rendered in the Spanish and Portuguese languages as Papa Francisco * Francisco Acebal (1866–1933), Spanish writer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 Films
The year 1944 in film involved some significant events, including the wholesome, award-winning ''Going My Way'' plus popular murder mysteries such as ''Double Indemnity'', ''Gaslight'' and '' Laura''. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1944 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *March 10 – MGM's ''A Guy Named Joe'', starring Spencer Tracy and Irene Dunne, is released nationally in the United States. *May 3 – The film ''Going My Way'', directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald, premieres in New York City. The highest-grossing picture of the year, it goes on to win a total of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for McCary, Best Actor for Crosby and Best Original Song for "Swinging on a Star". *May 13 – Dale Evans appears in her first film with future husband, Roy Rogers – '' Cowboy and the Senorita''. *July 20 – ''Since You Went Away'' is released. *August 16–September 11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Museum Of Crime
''The Museum of Crime'' (Spanish: ''El museo del crimen'') is a 1945 Mexican mystery film directed by René Cardona and starring David T. Bamberg, Pituka de Foronda and Ricardo Mondragón. It was one of a six-film series featuring Bamberg as Fu Manchu (four of which were directed by Cardona).Cotter, p. 17 Cast * David T. Bamberg as Fu Manchu * Pituka de Foronda as Margarita Palacios * Ricardo Mondragon as Dr. Busquet * Emma Roldán as Enfermera * Ramón Vallarino as Manuel Ramos * Katy Jurado as Sara Ramos * Ángel T. Sala as Palomino * Cuquita Escobar as Cuca * Rafael Icardo as Belcebú * Octavio Martinez as Dr. Andrade * Conchita Gentil Arcos as Clementina Cardoso de Ramos * José Morcillo as Vendedor * Fernando Curiel as Dr. Antonio Osorio * Carlos Villarías as Detective * Enriqueta Reza as Sirvienta * Ernesto Monato as Dr. Villanueva * José Escanero José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Ace (1944 Film)
''The Black Ace'' (Spanish:''El as negro'') is a 1944 Mexican mystery film directed by René Cardona and starring David T. Bamberg and Manuel Medel.Cotter p.17 Cast * David T. Bamberg as Fu Manchu * Tony Díaz * Janice Logan * Chel López * Manuel Medel Manuel Medel (1906 – 1997) was a Mexican film actor.Mraz p.125 A comedian, during the late 1930s he teamed up with the rising star Cantinflas for three films. Selected filmography * ''Such Is My Country ''Such Is My Country'' ( es, ¡Así es m ... * Salvador Quiroz * Charles Stevens References Bibliography * Cotter, Bob. ''The Mexican Masked Wrestler and Monster Filmography''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1944 films 1944 mystery films Mexican mystery films 1940s Spanish-language films Films directed by René Cardona {{1940s-Mexico-film-stub Mexican black-and-white films 1940s Mexican films Fu Manchu films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spectre Of The Bride
''The Spectre of the Bride'' (Spanish:''El espectro de la novia'') is a 1943 Mexican mystery film directed by René Cardona and starring David T. Bamberg, Narciso Busquets and Mimí Derba.Cotter p.16 Cast * Julio Ahuet * David T. Bamberg as Fu Manchu * Narciso Busquets as Juanito * Mimí Derba * Cuquita Escobar * Josefina Escobedo * Miguel Ángel Ferriz * Manuel Medel as Satanás * José Pidal * Ángel T. Sala * Agustín Sen Agustín is a Spanish given name and sometimes a surname. It is related to Augustín. People with the name include: Given name * Agustín (footballer), Spanish footballer * Agustín Calleri (born 1976), Argentine tennis player * Agustín Cár ... * Hernán Vera References Bibliography * Cotter, Bob. ''The Mexican Masked Wrestler and Monster Filmography''. McFarland & Company, 2005. External links * 1943 films 1943 mystery films Mexican mystery films 1960s Spanish-language films Films directed by René Cardona Mexica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesús Valero
Jesus ( AD 30 or 33) was a Jewish preacher and religious leader who most Christians believe to be the incarnation of God and Muslims believe was a prophet. Jesus may also refer to: People Religious figures * Elymas Bar-Jesus, a Jew in the ''Acts of the Apostles'', chapter 13, who opposed the missionary Paul on Cyprus * Jesus Barabbas (Matthew 27:16–17 margin), pardoned criminal * Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), Christian in Rome mentioned by Paul Other people with the name * Jesus (name), as given name and surname, derived from the Latin name ''Iesus'' and the Greek ('). * Jesus ben Ananias (died ), Jewish nationalist mentioned by Josephus * Jesus Ben Sira (), religious writer, author of the Book of Sirach * Jesus Christ Allin or GG Allin (1956–1993), American punk rock musician * Jesús González Díaz (born 1994), simply known as Jesús, Spanish footballer * Jesús Malverde, legendary Mexican bandit-saint * Jesús Rodríguez (other) * Gabriel Jesus (born 1997), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge Trevino (actor)
Jorge is a Spanish and Portuguese given name. It is derived from the Greek name Γεώργιος (''Georgios'') via Latin ''Georgius''; the former is derived from (''georgos''), meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker". The Latin form ''Georgius'' had been rarely given in Western Christendom since at least the 6th century. The popularity of the name however develops from around the 12th century, in Occitan in the form ''Jordi'', and it becomes popular at European courts after the publication of the '' Golden Legend'' in the 1260s. The West Iberian form ''Jorge'' is on record as the name of Jorge de Lencastre, Duke of Coimbra (1481–1550). List of people with the given name Jorge * Jorge (footballer, born 1946), Brazilian footballer * Jorge (Brazilian singer), Brazilian musician and singer, Jorge & Mateus * Jorge (Romanian singer), real name George Papagheorghe, Romanian singer, actor, TV host * Jorge Betancourt, Cuban diver * Jorge Campos, Mexican football player * Jorge C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arturo Soto Rangel
Arturo Soto Rangel (March 12, 1882 – May 25, 1965) was a Mexican film, television, and stage actor. Soto was best known for appearing in over 250 Mexican films. He appeared in one American movie, '' The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'', which won three Academy Awards and starred Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, and many other successful actors. Soto last appeared on television in 1963, where he starred in ''Voy de gallo''. Early life Soto was the only son of Don José Nemesio de Jesús Soto Ornelas born on October 30, 1852, in Ciudad Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato, México, and of a lady whose last name was Rangel. His mother died giving birth and was a widow from a previous marriage. Soto's stepmother was Doña María de la Luz Gordoa Montes de Oca born in León, Guanajuato, México. Arturo had five half-siblings: Ignacio Soto Gordoa, Guadalupe Soto Gordoa, Angelina de la Luz Soto Gordoa, Maria de la Luz Soto Gordoa, and Alfonso Soto Gordoa. Career Soto was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ángel T
Angel is a given name meaning "angel", "messenger". In the English-speaking world Angel is used for both boys and girls. From the medieval Latin masculine name ''Angelus'', which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word ''ἄγγελος (angelos)'' meaning "messenger"). It has never been very common in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine name in modern times. In the United States, while it is more common among girls (although not as common as Angela), it has seen some increase among boys, in particular as an English pronunciation of Spanish Ángel. Ángel is a common male name in Spanish-speaking countries. Variations *Albanian: Engjëll, Ankelo, Anxhelo * Asturian: Ánxel, Ánxelu, Xelu (short) *Bulgarian: Ангел (''Angel'') (masc.), Ангелина (''Angelina'') (fem.) * hr, Anđeo, Anđelko (masc.); Anđela, Anđelka (fem.) *French: Ange (masc.), Angèl (masc.), Angèle (fem.), Angélique (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Romero (actor)
Fernando Romero Havaux (born 11 October 1971) is a Mexican businessman, design curator, and architect. He is the founder of fr·ee and Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura. He is the son-in-law of Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim. Background Fernando Romero is the great grandson of Alejandro Romero Lesbros, who was a pioneer in the development of several boroughs and recreation districts in Mexico City from the 1920s to the 1940s. His grandfather Raúl Romero Erazo and father Raúl Romero Zenizo continued the family business. He studied architecture at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City from 1991 until 1995, serving as a president of the alumni society. In 2012, Romero lectured as a visiting professor at Columbia University in New York City. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and CAMSAM (Mexican Chamber of Architects). Early career In 1995, following graduation, Romero joined the office of Rem Koolhaas, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
