Filomena Marturano is a 1950 Argentine musical film of the classical era of Argentine cinema. It is based on the theatrical piece Filumena Marturano by the Neapolitan actor and author Eduardo De Filippo, which had been previously performed in Argentina with great success by the company of Tita Merello. It was adapted by Ariel Cortazzo and María Cruz Regás. It was directed by Luis Mottura. It starred Tita Merello and Guillermo Battaglia.
Humberto Vicente Castagna, better known as Cacho Castaña, was an Argentine singer, songwriter, pianist and actor. Born in Buenos Aires, he initially worked as a shoe cobbler before becoming famous as a bolero singer in the 1970s. Castana composed and sung various compositions and songs, several of which became gold and platinum records. He also starred in multiple films. Castaña's career declined during the 1990s but rebounded after 2003 and he became active in Argentina's stage and festival circuit.
To the Heart is a 1996 Argentine documentary musical film directed and written by Mario Sábato. The film starred Libertad Lamarque and Alberto Castillo. The film explores the history of tango dancing in Argentina, and was filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Love Never Dies is a 1955 Argentine romantic drama film directed by Luis César Amadori, written by Amadori with Pedro Miguel Obligado and starring Zully Moreno, Tita Merello, Mirtha Legrand and Alfredo Alcón.
Amorina is a 1961 Argentine black and white film directed by Hugo del Carril and written by César Tiempo. It is based on a play by Eduardo Borrás. It stars Hugo del Carril and Tita Merello.
Arrabalera is a 1950 Argentine musical drama film of the classical era of Argentine cinema, directed and written by Tulio Demicheli on his debut and starring Tita Merello. It is based on a story by Samuel Eichelbaum. The film premiered on 25 April 1950 in Buenos Aires.
Laura Ana "Tita" Merello was an Argentine film actress, tango dancer and singer of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. In her six decades in Argentine entertainment, at the time of her death, she had filmed over thirty movies, premiered twenty plays, had nine television appearances, completed three radio series and had had countless appearances in print media. She was one of the singers who emerged in the 1920s along with Azucena Maizani, Libertad Lamarque, Ada Falcón, and Rosita Quiroga, who created the female voices of tango. She was primarily remembered for the songs "Se dice de mí" and "La milonga y yo".
Tulio Demicheli was an Argentine born Spanish film director, screenwriter and film producer notable for his work during the classical era of Argentine cinema.
Así es el tango is a 1937 Argentine romantic drama film musical directed and written by Eduardo Morera, based on a play by Florencio Chiarello. Starring Tita Merello and Tito Lusiardo. Based on tango culture, it is a typical product of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema.
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.
Pasó en mi barrio is a 1951 Argentine film directed by Mario Soffici during the classical era of Argentine cinema. It was entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival, where it was one of the nominees for the Grand Prize of the Festival.
Los isleros is a 1951 Argentine film directed by Lucas Demare, during the classical era of Argentine cinema. It was entered into the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. It won the Silver Condor Award for Best Film.
The Escaped is a 1964 Argentine drama film directed by Enrique Carreras. It won the Silver Condor Award for Best Film and was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.
Fears is an Argentine horror film shot in Eastmancolor, released on August 14, 1980. It was directed by Alejandro Doria and written by Alejandro Doria and Juan Carlos Cernadas Lamadrid. The film stars renowned actress Tita Merello in the lead role, with Soledad Silveyra, Miguel Ángel Solá, Sandra Mihanovich, Aníbal Morixe, and Lito González in supporting roles. It also features a special performance by María Leal. The movie includes outdoor scenes filmed in Comodoro Rivadavia, Gaiman, Puerto Madryn, Rawson, Sarmiento, and Trelew in the province of Chubut.
Alita Blanca Barchigia, better known as Alita Román, was an Argentine film actress of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema.
Like Water for Chocolate is a 1992 Mexican romantic drama film in the style of magical realism based on the debut novel of the same name published in 1989 by Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel. It earned ten Ariel Awards including the Best Picture and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film became the highest-grossing foreign-language film ever released in the United States at the time. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
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.
¡Tango! is a 1933 Argentine musical romance film, the first film to be made in Argentina using optical sound technology Many existing stars of the Argentine stage and radio appeared in the film, but its success was limited due to poor sound quality and weak acting. ¡Tango! established a formula that would be used by many subsequent tango films.
Aída Olivier was an Argentine dancer, vedette and actress of cinema and theatre.
