Mexiscope

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Mexiscope was a cinematic process used in various Mexican film productions, specifically by Producciones Rosas Priego and Rosas Films, intended to widen the screen format. This process' color was provided by Eastmancolor.

Films using Mexiscope

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References

  1. Orduña, Juan de (1960-06-16), Música de ayer, Ana María Olaria, Armando Calvo, José Moreno, Juan de Orduña, P.C., retrieved 2024-05-23