Augusto Aníbal

Acting

Augusto Aníbal

Born August 6, 1890 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died June 12, 1965 · aged 74

Augusto Aníbal de Almeida, better known simply as Augusto Aníbal (Rio de Janeiro, August 6, 1890 - Rio de Janeiro, June 12, 1965), was a Brazilian actor, playwright and singer. He was one of the best-known actors in Brazil in the 1920s and 1930s, considered one of the first successful Brazilian comedians. His name attracted so much attention that it was used in the title of the film "Augusto Aníb…

Known For

A GigoletteA Gigolette · 1924
A Gigolette
10.01924
MovieDrama
Only a fragment of the film survives. Taking advantage of Carnival season, Álvaro devises a Machiavellian plan to seduce a young woman. When she shows up at his house to deliver a bundle of clothes, he shows her a beautiful gigolo dress and invites her to the town's dances. They would only be for two or three hours. Liz accepts, and together they go out dressed as a gigolo, he as an Apache. Liz has fun with Álvaro, and at one point, they decide to go to the beach. Dizzy from champagne and dancing, she loses consciousness, waking up alone. Desperate, Liz runs to Álvaro's house and discovers that he has left for the north. Disoriented, she wanders the streets until she meets Maneco, an employee of Dr. Elzman. Maneco takes her to the doctor's house, and Liz tells him everything that happened. The doctor, fond of the young woman, decides to protect her.
Maridinho de LuxoMaridinho de Luxo · 1938
Maridinho de Luxo
6.01938
MovieComedy
A pampered girl decides to marry in a different way: buying a husband.
O Cavaleiro NegroO Cavaleiro Negro · 1923
O Cavaleiro Negro
10.01923
MovieDrama
Seeing a black knight, the young man Álvaro runs after him. During the race, the knight falls and he discovers that it is a girl. The two end up falling in love.
Augusto Aníbal Quer CasarAugusto Aníbal Quer Casar · 1923
Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar
9.01923
MovieComedy
A 1923 Brazilian silent comedy film directed by Luiz de Barros, now considered a Lost Film. Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar is recognized as the first portrayal of an LGBT character in Brazilian cinema history.
A Reconstituição de "Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar"A Reconstituição de "Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar" · 2023
A Reconstituição de "Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar"
2023
MovieComedyDocumentary
Reconstruction of the lost film "Augusto Aníbal Quer Casar," which turned 100 years old in 2023.
Caídos do CéuCaídos do Céu · 1946
Caídos do Céu
6.01946
MovieComedyMusic
Sinfonia da FlorestaSinfonia da Floresta · 1929
Sinfonia da Floresta
1929
MovieDrama
Maria, a very sweet young woman, was loved by everyone, including Norberto, "a soul deadened by imbecility." However, she falls in love with Álvaro, an honest and well-intentioned young man, and they soon marry. Maria's parents, Dona Chincha (a wicked mother) and "Seu" Augusto (an alcoholic and lazy father), vehemently support the marriage, since Álvaro is rich. The only person unhappy with the marriage is Norberto.
Fogo na CanjicaFogo na Canjica · 1948
Fogo na Canjica
9.01948
MovieComedy

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A GigoletteA Gigolette · 1924
A Gigolette
10.01924
MovieDrama
Only a fragment of the film survives. Taking advantage of Carnival season, Álvaro devises a Machiavellian plan to seduce a young woman. When she shows up at his house to deliver a bundle of clothes, he shows her a beautiful gigolo dress and invites her to the town's dances. They would only be for two or three hours. Liz accepts, and together they go out dressed as a gigolo, he as an Apache. Liz has fun with Álvaro, and at one point, they decide to go to the beach. Dizzy from champagne and dancing, she loses consciousness, waking up alone. Desperate, Liz runs to Álvaro's house and discovers that he has left for the north. Disoriented, she wanders the streets until she meets Maneco, an employee of Dr. Elzman. Maneco takes her to the doctor's house, and Liz tells him everything that happened. The doctor, fond of the young woman, decides to protect her.

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