Adolfo Torrado

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Adolfo Torrado

Adolfo Torrado (2 May 1904 – 12 July 1958) was a Spanish playwright, screenwriter, and author, best known for his highly popular comedies during the 1940s and 1950s. Born in A Coruña, Spain, he began his literary career as a writer for La Voz de Galicia and later established himself as a successful dramatist in Madrid. Several of his theatrical works were adapted for the screen, including Los hijo…

Known For

The Great MadcapThe Great Madcap · 1949
The Great Madcap
★ 7.31949
MovieComedy
Portrayal of a family’s attempt to change the spending habit of the indulgent and hedonistic patriarch, Alfredo. The family decides to try to fool him into spending less by telling him that his large fortune is gone.
El hombre de los muñecosEl hombre de los muñecos · 1943
El hombre de los muñecos
★ 7.81943
MovieComedy
A son of the Marquise of Seven Almenas is robbed by a crook and deposited in Melchor's house, who sells dolls in the street. The administrator of the Marquise discover the whereabouts of the child and goes to pick him up, but Melchior gives him one of his children, thinking that will ensure the future. Over the years, Melchior, widower, enters as a steward in the house of the marquise where the alleged 'marquis' live splendidly.
Historia en dos aldeasHistoria en dos aldeas · 1950
Historia en dos aldeas
★ 8.01950
MovieDrama
The Straying RoosterThe Straying Rooster · 1952
The Straying Rooster
★ 6.51952
MovieComedyFamily
A wealthy sculptor takes in a thief as a servant on her ranch, hoping to reshape him, but their situation is disrupted when she discovers a major robbery has taken place on her estate.
Air LashingsAir Lashings · 1951
Air Lashings
★ 5.01951
MovieComedyRomance
Alberto, "Zanahoria" and "Jabato" are three students of the Parachute School. They are the "lashing the air," friends, good partners but rivals and competitive in love. When they see Nati, a beautiful woman who falls in love with Alberto, jealousy will lead to situations that jeopardize their great friendship.
Botón de anclaBotón de ancla · 1948
Botón de ancla
★ 6.01948
MovieDrama
Marín, Galicia, Spain. Carlos, José Luis and Enrique, three good friends and final year students in the Naval Academy, argue due to love issues.
Éramos 7 a la mesaÉramos 7 a la mesa · 1942
Éramos 7 a la mesa
★ 8.01942
MovieComedy
Los hijos de la nocheLos hijos de la noche · 1939
Los hijos de la noche
★ 6.21939
MovieComedy
A marginal group celebrates Christmas Eve singing and dancing in the street while a millionaire celebrates the feast offering a great dinner to his friends. The millionaire receives a telegram from his sister in America who announces her visit after more than twenty years without seeing each other…

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