''La hija de Juan Simón'' (''Juan Simón's Daughter'') is a musical play by
Nemesio M. Sobrevila, which has been made into two Spanish films. It is also the name of the title track, and the song has been recorded by numerous artists such as
Leonardo Favio and
Rosalía.
The
first film, directed by
José Luis Sáenz de Heredia, was released in 1935 and starred
Angelillo
Ángel Sampedro Montero (12 January 1908 in Vallecas, Madrid- 24 November 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina), better known as Angelillo, was a Spanish singer of popular songs in his time. He has been described as a "popular idol of the flamenco cop ...
, Pilar Muñoz and Manuel Arbó. Luis Buñuel was the executive producer for Filmófono, and had a small role as an actor.
One reviewer from Cine Español opined of the 1935 film, “It is essential to highlight the direction of La hija de Juan Simón as a decisive point in the creation of Spanish cinematic technique”.
The film was a major commercial success.
The Juan Simón's Daughter (1957 film), second film was released in 1957, directed by Gonzalo Delgras, with Antonio Molina (singer), Antonio Molina in the title role.
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Spanish plays adapted into films
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