Manuel Medel

Acting

Manuel Medel

Born January 5, 1906 · Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Died March 14, 1997 · aged 91

Manuel Medel (1906–1997) was a Mexican film actor. A comedian, during the late 1930s he teamed up with the rising star Cantinflas for three films.

Known For

La mugrositaLa mugrosita · 1982
La mugrosita
7.01982
MovieDramaFamily
Orphaned boy Andrés and his best friend Maria live in one of the poorest parts of the city. Nevertheless, their hearts are full of love and happiness. Kind-hearted Sócrates has raised the boy as if he were his own son. When Andrés gets to know that Sócrates is about to become evicted, he assumes the identity of the landlord's long lost son. The plan backfires, because the landlord wants to take the boy away from Sócrates. The friendship of Andrés and Maria threatens to break apart. Written by Anonymous
Así es mi tierraAsí es mi tierra · 1937
Así es mi tierra
7.71937
MovieComedy
With revolutionary Mexico as a backdrop, a successful local rancher returns triumphant from the war to the praise of townsfolk, and "El General" is ready to take a wife. However the senorita of choice already has fallen for a secret admirer, and a boyhood rival who is threatened by the General's popularity in turn plots against his life.
Águila o solÁguila o sol · 1938
Águila o sol
6.81938
MovieComedy
When three orphans that were raised together and love like brothers knows about plans to be separated and work outside, they escape and live in the street. They sell lottery and newspapers. When older, they became artists.
The Sign of DeathThe Sign of Death · 1939
The Sign of Death
6.51939
MovieComedyHorror
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.
Maten al LeónMaten al León · 1977
Maten al León
6.61977
MovieDramaAdventure
A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
Carnaval en el trópicoCarnaval en el trópico · 1942
Carnaval en el trópico
7.21942
MovieComedy
Three Mexican friends decide to go to Vercacruz Carnaval to celebrate. There they watch Cantinflas' show of torero and boxer.
The Headless WomanThe Headless Woman · 1944
The Headless Woman
5.71944
MovieMysteryCrime
Fu Man Chu must find a murderer, the only clue he has is a series of wax heads that have appeared.
Qué hombre tan simpáticoQué hombre tan simpático · 1943
Qué hombre tan simpático
6.21943
MovieDramaComedy
Amable is the drinking buddy of Paquito, a former medical student who plays Fanny's love, a cabaret singer and also with Conchita, a showgirl. One day, Paquito receives a telegram that his uncle Pancho vayaa asked to see his wife and other medical eminence to heal him his kidney ailment. Among all a hoax to mount Paquino not lose the inheritance from his uncle.

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