The Photographer (1953 film)

The Photographer
Directed byMiguel M. Delgado
Written by
  • Jaime Salvador (adaptation and dialogue)
  • Miguel M. Delgado (technical screenplay)
Story byGustavo Pacheco M.
Starring
CinematographyGabriel Figueroa
Edited byJorge Busto
Music byRaúl Lavista
Production
company
Posa Films
Distributed byColumbia Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 2 September 1953 (1953-09-02) (Mexico)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

The Photographer or Mr. Photographer (Spanish: El señor fotógrafo) is a 1953 Mexican comedy thriller film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas, Rosita Arenas and Ángel Garasa.[2]

The film's art direction was by Gunther Gerszo.

Plot

An apprentice of photography (Cantinflas) is accidentally involved in an international complot when he ends up being left in charge of a chemical engineer (Ángel Garasa) who went insane after he invents a bomb and an attempt is made against his life.

Cast

Reception

The film set an opening day record in Mexico grossing $5,810 at the Cine Roble.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cantinflas Film's Record". Variety. September 16, 1953. p. 10. Retrieved September 30, 2019 – via Archive.org.
  2. ^ Dennison & Shaw, p. 120.

Bibliography

  • Shaw, Lisa & Dennison, Stephanie. Popular Cinema in Brazil. Manchester University Press, 2004.


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