Argentine humour is exemplified by a number of humorous television programmes, film productions, comic strips and other types of media. Everyday humour includes jokes related to recurrent themes, such as xenophobic jokes at the expense of Galicians (Spaniards) called chistes de gallegos, often obscene sex-related jokes, jokes about the English, the Americans, blonde women, dark humour, word and pronunciation games, jokes about Argentines themselves, etc.
Luis César Amadori was an Italian-Argentine film director and screenwriter and one of the most influential directors in the cinema of Argentina of the classic era. He directed over 60 films between 1936 and 1967, writing the scripts to over 50 pictures.
Luis Sandrini was a prolific Argentine comic film actor and film producer. Widely considered one of the most respected and most acclaimed Argentine comedians by the public and critics. He made over 80 appearances in film between 1933 and 1980, and was one of the most popular actors of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema.
Don Quijote del altillo is a 1936 Argentine comedy film of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema directed and written by Manuel Romero. Starring Luis Sandrini and Nuri Montsé.
La muchachada de a bordo is a 1936 Argentine comedy film directed and written by Manuel Romero during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. The film starred Luis Sandrini and Tito Lusiardo. The film was edited by Francisco Múgica.
Crazy Dandy is a 1936 Argentine comedy film of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema directed by Arturo S. Mom and written by José B. Cairola and Conrado Nalé Roxlo. Starring Luis Sandrini and Sofía Bozán, the film premiered in Buenos Aires on July 13, 1936. Carlos Rinaldi worked as a laboratory assistant on the film.
The Newsie and the Lady is a 1938 Argentine comedy film of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema directed and co-written by Luis César Amadori.
The House of the Millions is a 1942 Argentine comedy film directed by Luis Bayón Herrera and starring Luis Sandrini, Olinda Bozán and Héctor Quintanilla.
Captain Poison is a 1943 Argentine historical comedy drama film directed by Henri Martinent and starring Luis Sandrini, Rosa Rosen and Bertha Moss. It is based on a novel of the same title by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. A 1951 Spanish film Captain Poison was also based on the novel.
Mi esqueleto is a 1959 Argentine comedy film directed by Lucas Demare. It stars Luis Sandrini, Julia Sandoval, Franca Boni and Mario Pocoví. César Maranghello called the film a "fiasco".
Chafalonías is a 1960 Argentine comedy film directed by Mario Soffici and starring Luis Sandrini.
The Cicada Is Not a Bug is a 1963 Argentine drama film directed by Daniel Tinayre. It was entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival.
Pájaro loco is a 1971 Argentine comedy film directed by Lucas Demare. It stars Luis Sandrini, María José Demare, Víctor Laplace and José Cibrián.
La Fiesta de todos is a 1979 Argentinian film produced by the Ente Autárquico Mundial 1978 (EAM´78), organization in charge of the organization of the 1978 FIFA World Cup where with a cast of Argentinian actors such as Luis Sandrini, shows the feeling of the Argentinian people towards the event. Produced during the dictatorship of the National Reorganization Process, it has been compared to Nazi Germany's 1938 Olympia.
The Kids Grow Up is a 1976 Argentine film directed by Enrique Carreras.
Olinda Bozán was an Argentine film actress and comedian of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. Born into a circus family, she acted on the vaudeville circuit, and performed in silent and sound movies. She was trained by the Podestá brothers, one of whom she married, who have one of the most prestigious Argentine acting awards named for them. Bozán appeared in 75 films and was considered one of the best comic actors of Argentine cinema in the 20th century.
The Private Life of Mark Antony and Cleopatra is a 1947 Mexican historical comedy-fantasy film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Luis Sandrini, María Antonieta Pons and Víctor Junco. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.
The Seducer of Granada is a 1953 Argentine-Spanish comedy film directed by Lucas Demare and starring Luis Sandrini and Malvina Pastorino.
Antonio Botta was a Spanish language dramatist and screenwriter. He was born in Brazil, but it was in Argentina that he built his career and made his name.
