The Golden Age of Mexican cinema is a stage that many remember as the moment in which the Mexican film industry experienced notable growth in production, quality and economic success of its films.
According to the General Archive of the Nation, this period covers from 1936 to 1956, however, other versions state that it would last until the beginning of the 1960s.
Noted filmmakers such as Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, Alejandro Galindo, Luis Buñuel, Roberto Gavaldón and Ismael Rodríguez used a large part of the Mexican territory as locations to film their films, including some in the beautiful city of Puebla.
These are the most outstanding actors and actresses from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema who visited Puebla.
Known as the diva of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, she visited the state of Puebla at least three times, as you read about it.
The first visit occurred in 1946, when he recorded in the Magical Town of Cholula the film written and directed by Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, “Enamorada”.
The second in 1949, when María Félix attended a special presentation of the film “El dolor de los hijos” by director Miguel Zacarías.
And finally, the best known was made in 1956, when he filmed the film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, “Tizoc”, which was recorded in Tenango de las Flores, a town that now belongs to the Magic Town of Huauchinango.
In this #PaseoDominical we moved to the Cine Reforma in the city of Puebla in 1949 when María Félix attended a special presentation of the film El dolor de los hijos (Miguel Zacarias, 1948). pic.twitter.com/fydl7fmFxL
– National Cineteca (@CinetecaMexico) March 1, 2021
The immortal Pedro Infante is undoubtedly the most popular actor of this era, as his films were acclaimed even outside of Mexico. His voice and personality made him one of the main idols of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
In the company of “La Doña”, Pedro Infante arrived in the Sierra Norte de Puebla, in Tenango de las Flores, to film the acclaimed film “Tizoc”, which was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of best language film. non-English in 1957, as well as the best actor award at the Berlin Film Festival.
However, this was the last film of the Mexican idol, since on April 15, 1957, he died in a plane crash.
Tizoc, in Tenango de las Flores Puebla. 1957. Film starring Pedro Infante, awarded with the Golden Globe in the category of best film pic.twitter.com/wswDaq9YxY
— Maria Felix (@andregrupo) March 17, 2018
Undoubtedly the face of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and one of the most important actors in national and international cinema, since he worked alongside Sean Connery and John Wayne.
In 1946, the prominent actor visited the sacred city of Cholula on the occasion of the filming of the movie “In Love”. During his stay, he had the opportunity to film scenes in emblematic places such as San Francisco Acatepec and the Portales de San Pedro Cholula.
Landscape in which the Mexican actors María Félix and Pedro Armendáriz can be seen during the filming of the movie Enamorada, Puebla, México, in 1946.
In the background the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes.Image taken from the web.
Credits to whom appropriate. pic.twitter.com/3GA2O7KOgm— Armando (@Asana416) March 7, 2023
Ignacio López Tarso, one of the most emblematic figures of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, died this year at the age of 98 and is recognized for his interpretation of “Macario”, directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
The film starring López Tarso, was the first Mexican film to be nominated for an Oscar, had several locations such as the Zempoala lagoons, the city of Puebla, Taxco and the Cacahuamilpa Caves.
Macario with Ignacio López Tarso turns 63 and was one of the first Mexican films to compete for a Palme d’Or at Cannes. It is currently a film window into the tradition of the Day of the Dead in Mexico for the whole world. An undoubted cinematographic jewel.🫀🎬🎃 pic.twitter.com/A8p8VkV0GC
— Luis von Trier (@LuisVonTrier) June 11, 2023
The international mime from Mexico was presented in the most prominent movie theaters in America and Europe, becoming an icon of Mexican comedy.
In 1960 Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” filmed “Pepe”, a 1960 American musical comedy directed by George Sidney, using the city of Puebla as a location.
2023-07-30 20:17:25
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