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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, is also a successful actor in television, cinema, and stage. Early life Moreno was born José Elías Moreno Padilla in the small town of Las Palmas, municipality of Unión de San Antonio, at six in the morning on 12 November 1910. His parents were Ignacio Moreno Padilla and María Padilla Hurtado. Selected filmography * ''Such Is My Country'' (1937) (uncredited) * ''Heads or Tails (1937 film), Heads or Tails'' (193 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Of The Bloody Apes (film)
''Night of the Bloody Apes'' is the title of the 1972 English language version of the 1969 Mexico, Mexican Horror film, horror film ''La horripilante bestia humana'' ("The Horrible Man-Beast"), also known as ''Horror y sexo'' ("Horror and Sex") and as ''Gomar—The Human Gorilla''. The film was film director, directed by René Cardona and is a remake of his 1962 film ''Las Luchadoras contra el medico asesino'' ("The Wrestling Women vs. the Killer Doctor"; U.S. title ''Doctor of Doom''), the first in a series of films blending elements of the lucha film, lucha libre and horror genres. Plot Mad scientist Dr. Krellman attempts to cure his son's leukemia by doing a heart transplant, replacing his son's heart with a gorilla's. The result of the operation transforms Krellman's son into a deformed and mutated man-ape hybrid, taking on the characteristics of the organ's donor, who immediately goes on a bloody rampage. Differences with ''Doctor of Doom'' Both films' plots concern a mad sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felipe Was Unfortunate
''Felipe Was Unfortunate'' (Spanish: ''Felipe fue desgraciado'') is a 1947 Mexican comedy film directed by René Cardona and starring Antonio Badú, Meche Barba and Fernando Soto. It was part of the genre of Ranchera films popular during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.Wilt p.104 Synopsis Felipe is wrongly suspected of having murdered a woman and has to flee town. Cast * Antonio Badú as Felipe * Meche Barba as Rosa * Jorge Ancira as Marcial * Fernando Soto * Rita Macedo * Dolores Camarillo * José Elías Moreno * Daniel Arroyo * Fernando Casanova * Julio Ahuet * José Escanero * Antonio R. Frausto Antonio R. Frausto (20 September 1897 – 29 January 1954) was a Mexican film actor.Mora p.39 A leading character actor he became a familiar face during the Golden age of Mexican cinema, appearing more than ninety films. He played the nineteenth c ... * Pascual García Peña * Paco Martínez * Hernán Vera References Bibliography * Riera, Emil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Claus
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air. The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century Christian bishop Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift-giving. The image of Santa Claus shares similarities with the English figure of Father Christmas, and they are both now popularly regarded as the same person. Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white- bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Claus (1959 Film)
''Santa Claus'' (sometimes also known as ''Santa Claus vs. the Devil'') is a 1959 Mexican fantasy film directed by René Cardona and co-written with Adolfo Torres Portillo. In the film, Santa Claus works in outer space and battles with a demon named Pitch, sent to Earth by Lucifer to ruin Christmas by exposing Santa to the public and "making all the children of the Earth do evil". In 1960, a slightly edited English language dubbing of the film was produced for release in the United States by K. Gordon Murray. The film achieved wider recognition and a cult following after it was lampooned on a 1993 episode of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''. Plot On December 24, Santa prepares for his yearly journey at his Toyland castle in space. He plays the organ while his children helpers from all over the world sing. Meanwhile, in Hell, Lucifer instructs his chief demon Pitch to travel to Earth and turn the children of the world against Santa (or else he will, as punishment, eat chocolate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Una Cita De Amor
''Una cita de amor'' (English: ''A Date of Love'') is a 1958 Mexican drama film directed by Emilio Fernández. It was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. It is based on a novel by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. Cast * Silvia Pinal as Soledad * Carlos López Moctezuma as Don Mariano * Jaime Fernández as Róman Chávez * 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 Juez de * Agustín Fernández as Sustituto de juez * Guillermo Cramer as Ernesto * Amalia Mendoza as Genoveva * Arturo Soto Rangel as Sacerdote * Jorge Treviño as Anunciador * Rogelio Fernández * Antonio León Yáñez * Margarito Luna * Gregorio Acosta * Emilio Garibay References External links * 1958 films 1950s Spanish-language films 1958 drama films Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boxer (1958 Film)
''The Boxer'' (Spanish: ''El boxeador'') is a 1958 Mexican sports drama film directed by Gilberto Gazcón and starring Joaquín Cordero, Ariadna Welter and Arturo Martinez.Riera p.82 It was shot at the Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by Salvador Lozano Mena. Cast * Joaquín Cordero as Natalio Sanchez; Kid Relampago * Ariadna Welter as Carmen * Arturo Martinez as Indio López * Alfonso Mejía as Ray Corona * Miguel Ángel Ferriz as Doctor * Carlos Ancira as Ronco * Fanny Schiller as Madrastra de Carmen * Enrique King as Entrenador * Antonio Raxel as Don Arturo * Francisco Rosales * Guillermo Herrera as Hermano de Lupita * Norma Angélica as Lupita * Rogelio 'Frijolitos' Jiménez Pons as Espectador niño * Ismael Rodríguez * Salvador Lozano as Marido espectador boxeo * José L. Murillo as Médico de la comisión * Mario Cid as Revendedor de boletos * José Luis Trejo * Luis Aguilar as Cantante * José El ... [...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] |
The Magnificent Beast
''La bestia magnífica (Lucha libre)'' ("The Magnificent Beast (Wrestling)") is a 1953 Mexican film directed by Chano Urueta. It tells the story of two good friends who become wrestlers to leave poverty behind, but the arrival of an ambitious woman will tragically change their destiny. Director Urueta was so enthusiastic about the project that he filmed three fights in their entirety, and the final cut came to 128 minutes, which was very unusual in the Mexican film industry. The production is regarded as the film that started the genre of "wrestling movies", which became immensely popular in Mexico for many decades. José Elías Moreno won the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor and Jorge Bustos for Best Film Editing. Cast * Crox Alvarado: David * Wolf Ruvinskis: Carlos *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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luz En El Páramo
''Light in the High Plains'' () is a 1953 Venezuelan film directed by Víctor Urruchúa.Sadlier p.48 It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * José Elías Moreno as Jose * Carmen Montejo as Angela * Hilda Vera as Julia * Luis Salazar Luis Ernesto Salazar Garcia (born May 19, 1956) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1992 as a third baseman and outfielder for the San Diego Padres (1980–84 ... as Pedro Maria * Ildemaro García * Esteban Herrera as Arcadio * Jorge Reyes as Zamarro * Elvira Morla as Pastora * David Peraza * Gran Marcos References Bibliography * Darlene J. Sadlier. ''Latin American Melodrama: Passion, Pathos, and Entertainment''. University of Illinois Press, 2009. External links * 1953 films Venezuelan drama films 1950s Spanish-language films Venezuelan black-and-white films Films directed by Víctor Urruchúa {{Venezuela-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Perfect Wives
''The Three Perfect Wives'' (Spanish: ''Las tres perfectas casadas'') is a 1953 Mexican romantic drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Arturo de Córdova, Laura Hidalgo and Miroslava. Riera p.211 It is based on the eponymous play by Alejandro Casona. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jorge Fernández. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Synopsis The tranquility of three married couples is interrupted when after the death of Gustavo Ferrán (Arturo de Córdova), a mutual friend leaves a letter saying that he was the lover of the three women. When he reappears, nothing will ever be the same again. Cast * Arturo de Córdova as Gustavo Ferran * Laura Hidalgo as Ada * Miroslava as Leopoldina * José María Linares-Rivas as Javier * René Cardona as Jorge * 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. H ... [...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] |
Cuatro Contra El Mundo
''Cuatro contra el mundo'' (Spanish: ''Four Against the World'') is a 1950 Mexican film noir crime drama film directed by Alejandro Galindo, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Gunther Gerzso, and starring Víctor Parra and Leticia Palma, about a gang that raids a van that carries money. The film is considered as a prototype for Mexican film noir. Cast * Víctor Parra as Paco Mendiola * Leticia Palma as Lucrecia * Tito Junco as Máximo * José Pulido as Antonio Gil "Tony" *Manuel Dondé as El Lagarto * Conchita Gentil Arcos as Doña Trini * Salvador Quiroz as El general * Sara Montes as Novia de Tony *José Elías Moreno as Comandante Canseco * Bruno Márquez as Don Romulo (as Bruno T. Marquez) * Manuel de la Vega as Domínguez, agente policía * Ángel Infante as Manejador de cerveceria * Carlos Bravo y Fernández as Periodista (uncredited) * Ramón Bugarini as Detective (uncredited) * Rafael Estrada as Periodista (uncredited) * Jesús García as Empleado de sastre (uncredi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
