Mesquitinha

Acting

Mesquitinha

Born April 19, 1902 · Lisbon, Portugal

Died June 10, 1956 · aged 54

Mesquitinha, stage name of Olympio Bastos (Lisbon, April 19, 1902 — Rio de Janeiro, June 10, 1956) was a Brazilian actor. Notable actor of the stage and of the early years of Brazilian cinema.

Known For

EstudantesEstudantes · 1935
Estudantes
10.01935
Movie
João NinguémJoão Ninguém · 1936
João Ninguém
9.01936
MovieDramaMusic
João Ninguém is a humble composer who made the waltz "Sonhos Azuis" as a gift to his girlfriend on her birthday. To give it to her, he asked for help from a friend, but on the way, an accident happens and puts at risk not only the relationship, but also João's life and career.
Simão, o CaolhoSimão, o Caolho · 1952
Simão, o Caolho
6.01952
MovieComedy
A one-eyed businessman wants to become rich and retrieve his lost eye at any cost. He tries many schemes, and eventually regains his eye with a vengeance: the power of invisibility. He becomes multi millionaire in the meat market and after entering politics he is elected president of Brazil.
Noites CariocasNoites Cariocas · 1935
Noites Cariocas
10.01935
MovieComedy
Tererê Não ResolveTererê Não Resolve · 1938
Tererê Não Resolve
10.01938
MovieComedy
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Maridinho de LuxoMaridinho de Luxo · 1938
Maridinho de Luxo
6.01938
MovieComedy
A pampered girl decides to marry in a different way: buying a husband.
Onde Estás, Felicidade?Onde Estás, Felicidade? · 1939
Onde Estás, Felicidade?
10.01939
MovieDramaRomance
Badly advised by a high-class friend (who covets her husband) and by her scatterbrained father (always preoccupied with making cocktails), singer Noêmia forces her husband to abandon suburban life for the noisy 'big life' of Copacabana.
BombonzinhoBombonzinho · 1937
Bombonzinho
1937
MovieComedy
A lawyer and an elderly professor (who has been engaged to his cousin for so long), make a plan to freely enjoy the delights of a wild party, far from those who know them. (Cinemateca Brasileira)

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