Edgar Neville

Directing

Edgar Neville

Born December 28, 1899 · Madrid, Spain

Died April 23, 1967 · aged 67

Edgar Neville Romrée, Count of Berlanga de Duero (1899-1967) was a Spanish diplomat, playwright, and film director. He is considered one of the best directors of post-war Spain. Neville's life could be regarded as eventful. After a short participation in the Rif War as a hussar, Neville entered the artistic world, making friends with figures such as José López Rubio, Luis Buñuel, Federico García …

Known For

The Irony of MoneyThe Irony of Money · 1957
The Irony of Money
5.61957
MovieComedyDrama
The finding of a wallet with a lot of money is the common theme of four stories, featuring a shoeshine from Seville, a clerk from Salamanca, a bullfighter from Cuenca and a newspapers seller from Paris.
The Marquis of SalamancaThe Marquis of Salamanca · 1948
The Marquis of Salamanca
6.31948
MovieDramaHistory
José de Salamanca was arguably one of the most influential figures of the Spanish 1800s. This films tells his story.
El señor EsteveEl señor Esteve · 1948
El señor Esteve
6.01948
MovieDrama
Barcelona, 1860. Mr. Esteve, owner of a haberdashery and proud of his son, attends the christening of his grandson who, years later, determined to become a renowned artist, seems unwilling to continue the tradition and take over the family business. (Only badly preserved and severely mutilated copies of this film survive, just 69 out of a total of 108 minutes.)
The Sin of Rogelia SánchezThe Sin of Rogelia Sánchez · 1939
The Sin of Rogelia Sánchez
5.31939
MovieDrama
Rogelia, the orphan of an Asturian miner who died in a work-related accident, marries Máximo, a man as robust as jealous, drunk and violent. But when her husband is jailed, the woman will take advantage to escape with the doctor of the village so as to see the world and perhaps to form a family.
La ParralaLa Parrala · 1941
La Parrala
1941
MovieMusicDrama
Film about the flamenco singer Dolores Parrales Moreno "La Parrala".
Yo quiero que me lleven a HollywoodYo quiero que me lleven a Hollywood · 1931
Yo quiero que me lleven a Hollywood
7.01931
MovieComedy
This Spanish lost film showed various episodes where several Spanish try to achieve their dream about going to Hollywood.
Bound for CairoBound for Cairo · 1935
Bound for Cairo
9.01935
MovieComedy
Mi calleMi calle · 1960
Mi calle
6.61960
MovieDrama
Life events around a city street and its residents are told along the years while time goes by, wars break out and end and life evolves.

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