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 mugrosita · 1982La 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 tierra · 1937Así 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 sol · 1938Águila 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 Death · 1939The 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 León · 1977Maten 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 trópico · 1942Carnaval 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 Woman · 1944The 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 simpático · 1943Qué 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.
Filmography
Sort
Bartolo toca la flauta · 1945Bartolo toca la flauta
★ 6.01945
Movie
Bartolo Gallardo y Rico
Dirty Face · 1949Dirty Face
★ 6.31949
MovieComedyDrama
Mexican movie
Prof. Alfonso Mendoza











