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Juan María Codina
Born January 1, 1870 · Miravet, Spain
Died February 24, 1936 · aged 66
No biography available.
Known For
The Other · 1919The Other
★ 8.01919
MovieHorror
A story of a man writing letters to a woman. Based on the 1910 novel 'El Otro' by Eduardo Zamacois.
Mefisto · 1917Mefisto
1917
Movie
One of the longest films ever made
Pasionaria · 1915Pasionaria
★ 5.51915
MovieDrama
One night, after saying her boyfriend goodbye, Adriana has to go to the chemist’s to buy some medicine to her mother. On the way she is assaulted by the Marquess del Olmo and two mates who bring her to a brothel where they perpetrate the rape. With the father of Adriana claiming damages, the Marquess just offers him money because he asserts that she went there of her free will. The father rejects the money but he believes in the infamy of the Marquess and, wounded his honour, throws Adriana out. It is at the home of her old dance teacher that Adriana finds solace. Some months later, now a genuine artist, she leaves Spain for the distant shores of America. Under the name of Tórtola Valencia, Adriana becomes a famous dancer.
Satan's Protégé · 1917Satan's Protégé
1917
MovieDrama
One of the longest films ever made
El signo de la tribu · 1914El signo de la tribu
1914
Movie
An adventure film in three episodes following two orphaned sisters living in a Romani camp that is attacked by a band of fugitive bandits. Considered lost.
The Black Masks · 1918The Black Masks
★ 5.01918
MovieAdventureDrama
A secret band murders one of the Winter brothers, scientists, who have discovered a new explosive.
The 13th Barrier · 1913The 13th Barrier
★ 5.01913
MovieDrama
A couple of senioritas go to a bullfighting event.
Love that Kills · 1911Love that Kills
1911
MovieDramaRomance
In this version, opposite to Gelabert's film of 1908, the story tells about a woman who dies of a broken heart.
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