''El tesoro de la isla Maciel'' (''The Treasure of Maciel Island'') is a 1941 Argentine

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directed by Manuel Romero.

Production

The 73-minute black and white

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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

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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

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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 film that it was a simple work derived from a farce, but there were some moments of humor from a runaway Luis Arata and an insufferable Severo Fernández. Another critic called the film puerile and verbose.

Cast

The cast included: * Luis Arata as Lorenzo García * Severo Fernández as Juan Tunín *

as Captain Pedro Santini *

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as María Santini * Juan Mangiante as Bianchi * Alfredo Jordan as Alejandro * María Armand as Antonia Santini * Gerardo Rodríguez as Doctor Carlos Juárez *

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as Professor Curot * Fernando Campos as manager of a shipping company * Jimmy Hart as American engineer

References

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tesoro De La Isla Maciel, El 1941 films 1940s Spanish-language films Argentine black-and-white films Argentine comedy films 1941 comedy films Films directed by Manuel Romero Argentine films based on plays