Wallace Downey

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Wallace Downey

Born May 14, 1902 · Staten Island, New York, United States

Died March 13, 1967 · aged 64

Wallace Downey (New York City, May 14, 1902 – New York City, March 13, 1967) was an American film producer and director. In 1928 Wallace Downey, an executive of Columbia Records, was sent to South America to install a Brazilian branch for his company. He quickly realized Brazil was an entertainment hot bed for potential markets in records and films. In 1931 Downey produced and directed, Coisas No…

Known For

Alô Alô CarnavalAlô Alô Carnaval · 1936
Alô Alô Carnaval
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MovieComedyMusic
Two authors go look for a business to finance their dream musical.
Blue SkyBlue Sky · 1941
Blue Sky
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MovieComedyMusic
The Companhia de Esquetches Musicados do Teatro 'Brasil' is in crisis. After the debut of a new play failed, impresario Artur Fernandes, despite protests from Nini del Mar—the company's star—decides to hire Vitorino, the only writer who understands the audience's tastes and the company's artistic capabilities, to write the next play.
Blue pineappleBlue pineapple · 1944
Blue pineapple
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MovieComedyMusic
Alvarenga and Ranchinho have a law firm in a small village and go to Rio de Janeiro to hire artists for the village's radio station.
João NinguémJoão Ninguém · 1936
João Ninguém
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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.
EstudantesEstudantes · 1935
Estudantes
10.01935
Movie
Our ThingsOur Things · 1931
Our Things
10.01931
MovieComedyMusic
Comical late 1920s Brazilian daily life's situations, portrayed by two friends who decide to serenade a common girlfriend, a drunk barber and a bad haircut, and a man who is barred from playing his songs at the hotel where he was staying.
Banana-da-TerraBanana-da-Terra · 1939
Banana-da-Terra
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MovieComedyMusic
A man in charge of a publicity campaign for bananas decides to kidnap the Queen of 'Bananaland', a tropical island paradise, and take her to Rio, where she falls in love with a member of Carmen Miranda's backing ensemble, 'Bando da Lua'.
Hello, Hello, Brazil!Hello, Hello, Brazil! · 1935
Hello, Hello, Brazil!
9.01935
MovieComedyMusic
A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse for the exhibition of the musical numbers of the greatest Brazilian Radio artists.

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