Guillermo Calles : A Biography of the Actor and Mexican Cinema Pioneer
Agrasanchez, Rogelio, Jr.
ISBN 10: 0786449454 ISBN 13: 9780786449453
Published by McFarland, 2010
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In 1912, Guillermo Calles (1893-1958) became the first Mexican actor to appear in films made in California. Despite limited resources, he began directing and producing his own movies, and in 1929 pioneered production of Spanish-language sound films. His major works, among them the long-unavailable El indio yaqui and Raza de bronce (both 1927), represented Calles' tireless crusade to restore the image of Mexicans and Indians in an era dominated by Hollywood stereotypes.
This biography traces Calles' career from his earliest Hollywood days through the 1950s. Included are the only surviving images of the filmmaker's silent productions, a closing commentary on his intimate circle of relatives, and an appendix featuring two fascinating letters written by Calles during a filming trip.
About the Author: Rogelio Agrasanchez, Jr., is director and curator of the Agrasanchez Film Archive in Harlingen, Texas, the world's largest private collection of Mexican cinema. He is the author of several books.
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Title: Guillermo Calles : A Biography of the Actor ...
Publisher: McFarland
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: As New