| Genius and Figure | |
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| Directed by | Fernando Méndez |
| Written by | Gilberto Gazcón Fernando Méndez Raúl de Anda |
| Produced by | Raúl de Anda |
| Starring | Luis Aguilar Antonio Badú Esther Fernández Linda Cristal |
| Cinematography | Ignacio Torres |
| Edited by | Carlos Savage |
| Music by | Luna de la Fuente Gabriel Sergio Guerrero |
| Production company | Cinematográfica Intercontinental |
| Distributed by | Cinematográfica Intercontinental |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Genius and Figure (Spanish: Genio y figura) is a 1953 Mexican comedy film directed by Fernando Méndez and starring Luis Aguilar, Antonio Badú and Esther Fernández. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director José Rodríguez Granada.
Plot
Antonio is a player who abandoned his woman as soon as she gives birth. Antonio's friend Luis, will do his best to make him go back to his family.
Cast
- Luis Aguilar as Luis Jiménez
- Antonio Badú as Antonio Vargas
- Esther Fernández as Esther
- Evangelina Elizondo as Victoria Rey
- Linda Cristal as Rosita
- Gloria Mestre as Alicia del Río
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz as Doctor
- Aurora Walker as Enfermera
- Manuel Noriega as Doctor Torres
- Salvador Quiroz as Gerente de hotel
- Pascual García Peña as Comisario
References
- Paranaguá p.291
- Alfaro p.86
Bibliography
- Alfaro, Eduardo de la Vega. Fernando Méndez, 1908-1966. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1995.
- Paranaguá, Paulo Antonio. Mexican Cinema. British Film Institute, 1995.
- Vitali, Valentina. Capital and Popular Cinema: The Dollars are Coming!. Manchester University Press, 2016.
External links
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