Sofia Alvarez Movies
Latin American actress Sofia Alvarez was born and raised in Venezuela. In 1928 she moved to Mexico. Two years later she debuted as a bit player in Santa (1930). She continued working in such films as La Barca de Oro and Mexico de mis Recuerdos through the 1940s. She then temporarily retired from acting in favor of pursuing a career as a radio singer until 1958 when she resumed acting until she permanently retired in 1963. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
A Trio Limpio tells the story of a young lawyer who, for his first job, decides to travel back home and stop his wicked father who has committed many nefarious acts in order to maintain is wealth. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
A woman striving to gain the respect of her male siblings and elders takes on a more manly persona, only to find that it has further-reaching repercussions than she ever expected in this vintage Mexican comedy starring Pedro Infante. Upon running into a childhood friend whom she hadn't seen in many years, the rough-and-tumble tomboy is soon convinced to change her masculine ways, and the pair soon marries. Years later, when their happy union yields a daughter, the couple is surprised to see that the growing girl's hoydenish behavior strangely seems to mirror her mother's old ways. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Pedro Infante, Sr., Sofia Alvarez, (more)
In this tale of love versus class starring Mexican film icon Pedro Infante, a young boy and girl separated as children struggle to revive their childhood love despite the scorn of a disapproving society. When Lupita's dying father sent her to live with his servants, she thought she would never see Ramiro again. Though Romiro was raised in the lap of luxury by a wealthy socialite, Lupita found herself struggling to get by. Now, after years apart, Lupita and Romiro have finally been reunited - but is their love powerful enough to overcome the judgment of a society who scoffs at the idea of a love that knows no boundaries? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Mexico de Mis Recuerdos (My Memories of Mexico) is a lavish period picture, a genre popular with war-weary Mexican audiences. Set during the controversial Porfirio Diaz regime, the film's hero is Joaquin Parrave as Diaz's aide. Befriending a group of travelling entertainers, Parrave does his best to protect the performers from harm as they wend their way through the country. He also develops a crush on a refined young lady (Sofia Alvarez) who joins the show folk so that she can be nearer to her boyfriend (Luis Aldas). Many of the film's highlights are staged at the Teatro Principal, one of Mexico's most popular music halls. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Antonio R. Frausto
In this Spanish-language comedy with echoes of a subplot in Chaplin's City Lights, the Mexican comedian Cantinflas stars as a down-and-outer who feigns an identity as the brother of a rich woman. Over time, he takes advantage of the assumed persona to elevate himself first to the maid's beau, then to 'master of the house' status, but the ruse becomes increasingly difficult to sustain over time, resulting in some fairly outrageous complications. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 1932
Santa was based on the incredibly popular novel by Mexican author Don Federico Gamboa. So beloved was the original novel that audiences were predisposed to adore the film, whether it was any good or not. The story concerns the romantic travails of the homely pianist (Carlos Orellana) of a seedy house of "ill repute." The hero harbors a seemingly hopeless love for the house's prettiest inhabitant, played by the curvaceous Lupita Tovar. When the girl is injured in an accident, the pianist sacrifices his all to finance a life-saving operation -- but will his grand gesture turn out to be futile? Santa represented the first directorial effort of Spanish film idol Antonio Moreno. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Carlos Orellana, Mimi Derba, (more)
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