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Fernando Méndez (film Director)
Fernando Méndez (1908–1966) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter. He was active during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. In 1957 he switched from melodramas to focus increasingly on horror films. Alfaro p.1 Selected filmography * ''Five Minutes of Love'' (1941) * ''El criollo'' (1945) * ''The Three Garcias'' (1947) * ''A Decent Woman'' (1950) * ''The Shrew'' (1951) * ''My Goddaughter's Difficulties'' (1951) * ''The Minister's Daughter (1952 film), The Minister's Daughter'' (1952) * ''Genius and Figure'' (1953) * ''The Naked Woman (film), The Naked Woman'' (1953) * ''Yes, My Love'' (1953) * ''The Spot of the Family'' (1953) * ''There Once Was a Husband'' (1953) * ''Black Ace (film), Black Ace'' (1954) * ''El vampiro, The Vampire'' (1957) * ''The White Renegade'' (1960) References Bibliography * Alfaro, Eduardo de la Vega. '' Fernando Méndez, 1908-1966''. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1995. * Fischer, Dennis. ''Horror Film Directors, 1931-1990, Volume 1''. McFarland, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Minister's Daughter (1952 Film)
''The Minister's Daughter'' (Spanish: ''La hija del ministro'') is a 1952 Mexican romantic comedy film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Luis Aguilar, Rosita Arenas and Víctor Parra. Amador p.100 It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jorge Fernández. Synopsis A young civil servant's career suddenly begins to flourish when it is believed that he is dating the daughter of a government minister. Cast * Luis Aguilar as Enrique Murillo * Rosita Arenas as Susana del Villar * Víctor Parra as Enrique Lozano * José Elías Moreno José Elías Moreno (12 November 1910 – 15 July 1969) was a Mexican character actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1937 and 1969. He was from the state of Jalisco. His José Elías Moreno Jr., son of the same name, born in 1956 ... as Don Ramón del Villar * Agustín Isunza as Don Pachis * Elda Peralta as Lourdes, esposa de Lozano * Arturo Martí ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexican Screenwriters
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] |
1966 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo is deposed by a military coup in the Republic of Upper Volta (modern-day Burkina Faso). * January 10 ** Pakistani–Indian peace negotiations end successfully with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration, a day before the sudden death of Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. ** Georgia House of Representatives, The House of Representatives of the US state of Georgia refuses to allow African-American representative Julian Bond to take his seat, because of his anti-war stance. * January 15 – 1966 Nigerian coup d'état: A bloody military coup is staged in Nigeria, deposing the civilian government and resulting in the death of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. * January 17 ** The Nigerian coup is overturned by another faction of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Births
This is the longest year in either the Julian or Gregorian calendars, having a duration of 31622401.38 seconds of Terrestrial Time (or ephemeris time), measured according to the definition of mean solar time. Events January * January 1 – The British ''Nimrod'' Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton sets sail from New Zealand on the ''Nimrod'' for Antarctica. * January 3 – A total solar eclipse is visible in the Pacific Ocean and is the 46th solar eclipse of Solar Saros 130. * January 13 – A fire breaks out at the Rhoads Opera House in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, killing 171 people. * January 15 – Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first race inclusive sorority is founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. * January 24 – Robert Baden-Powell's '' Scouting for Boys'' begins publication in London. The book eventually sells over 100 million copies, and effectively begins the worldwide Boy Scout movement. February * February 1 – Lisbon Regicide: Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The White Renegade
''The White Renegade'' (Spanish: ''El renegado blanco'') is a 1960 Mexican adventure film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Mauricio Garcés, Abel Salazar and Rafael Baledón.Riera p.42 Plot Cast * Mauricio Garcés as Juan * Abel Salazar as Julio * Rafael Baledón as José * Martha Roth * Luis Aragón * Renée Dumas * Begoña Palacios * Carlos Nieto * Guillermo Rivas * Eduardo Alcaraz * David Reynoso * Virma González * Ángel Di Stefani * José Dupeyrón * Tito Novaro * Salvador Terroba * Antonio Badú * Fernando Galiana * Emilio Garibay * Carlos Robles Gil Carlos may refer to: Places ;Canada * Carlos, Alberta, a locality ;United States * Carlos, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Carlos, Maryland, a place in Allegany County * Carlos, Minnesota, a small city * Carlos, West Virginia ;Elsewhe ... References Bibliography * Emilio García Riera. ''Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1959-1960''. Universidad de Guadalajara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Ace (film)
''Black Ace'' (Spanish: ''As negro'') is a 1954 Mexican noir crime drama film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Antonio Badú, Meche Barba and René Cardona. Alfaro p.172 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ramón Rodríguez Granada. Cast * Antonio Badú as Julio / Germán Acaro * Meche Barba as Laura / Yolanda * René Cardona as Antillano * Carolina Barret as Flora * Albert Carrier as El francés * Carlos Múzquiz as Muñeco * Lupe Legorreta as Elena * Roberto G. Rivera as Mariachi * Jaime González Quiñones as Julio / Germán Acaro de niño * Víctor Alcocer Víctor Alcocer Gómez (March 23, 1917 – October 2, 1984) was a Mexican actor of film, television and voice-over. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
There Once Was A Husband
''There Once Was a Husband'' (Spanish: ''Había una vez un marido'') is a 1953 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Lilia Michel, Rafael Baledón and Pedro Infante.Amador p.199 it was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the 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 supe ... Jorge Fernández. Cast References Bibliography * María Luisa Amador. ''Cartelera cinematográfica, 1950-1959''. UNAM, 1985. External links * 1953 films 1953 musical comedy films Mexican musical comedy films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Fernando Méndez Mexican black-and-white films 1950s Mexican films Spanish-language musical comedy films Estudios Churubusco films {{1950s-Mexico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spot Of The Family
''The Spot of the Family'' or ''The Family's Flaw'' (Spanish: ''El lunar de la familia'') is a 1953 comedy drama film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Luis Aguilar, Antonio Badú, Sara García and Esther Fernández. Riera p.90-91 It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director José Rodríguez Granada. Cast * Luis Aguilar as Luis Jiménez * Antonio Badú as Antonio Vargas; Toño * Sara García as Doña Luisa Jiménez * Esther Fernández as Esther * Linda Cristal as Rosita * Sara Montes as Lupita * José Elías Moreno as Don Maurelio * Josefina Leiner as Anita * Quintín Bulnes as Feliciano * Carlos Martínez Baena as Padre José * Pepe del Río as Joaquinito * Jorge Treviño as Don Melquiades * Conchita Gentil Arcos as Mamá de Feliciano * Manuel Noriega Manuel Antonio Noriega Moreno ( , ; February 11, 1934 – May 29, 2017) was a Panamanian dictator and military officer who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes, My Love
''Yes, My Love'' (Spanish: ''Sí, mi vida'') is a 1953 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Lilia Michel, Rafael Baledón and Pedro Infante.Wilt p.403 Cast * Lilia Michel as Lilia * Rafael Baledón as Rafael * Pedro Infante as Cameo * María Victoria as Cantante * Pedro Vargas as Cantante * Mario Rey as Cantante * Los Churumbeles de España as Cantantes * Carlota Solares as Alegria * Carlos Martínez Baena as Doctor Amado Castellanos * Carlos Riquelme as Jaime * Rafael Banquells as Valentín Chagoya * Ernesto Finance as Jefe Demetrius * Sergio Virel as Joven pretendiente de Lilia * Lupe del Castillo as Señorita directora * Héctor Mateos as Dr. Zavala * Guillermo Cramer as Esbirro de Demetrius * Omar Jasso as Mensajero * Chel López as Esbirro de Demetrius * Agustín Fernández as Esbirro de Demetrius * Concepción Martínez as Profesora * Magdalena G. de Banquells as Profesora * Alberto 'Chivo' Có ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Naked Woman (film)
''The Naked Woman'' (Spanish: ''La mujer desnuda'') is a 1953 Mexican drama film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Meche Barba, Antonio Aguilar and Miguel Torruco. It is part of the genre of Rumberas film popular during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. It was shot at the San Ángel Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jorge Fernández. Plot A cabaret dancer, daughter of a circus clown, marries a famous singer. When both seem to be happy, a former lover of the young woman returns from her past and blackmails her to not reveal her dark past. Cast * Meche Barba as Magda * Antonio Aguilar as Tony Aguilar * Miguel Torruco as David * Carlos López Moctezuma as Don Pedro * Aurora Segura as Carmen * Fanny Schiller as Violeta Bello * María Victoria as María Victoria * Marión Inclán as Cantante * Titina Romay as Magda, niña * Lupe Carriles as Doña Chole * Pascual García Peña as Portero Reviews In this film, Meche Barba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
