The Photographer (1953 film) explained

The Photographer
Director:Miguel M. Delgado
Story:Gustavo Pacheco M.
Music:Raúl Lavista
Cinematography:Gabriel Figueroa
Editing:Jorge Busto
Studio:Posa Films
Distributor:Columbia Pictures
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish

The Photographer or Mr. Photographer (Spanish: El señor fotógrafo) is a 1953 Mexican comedy thriller film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Cantinflas, Rosita Arenas and Ángel Garasa.[1]

The film's art direction was by Gunther Gerszo.

Plot

An apprentice of photography (Cantinflas) is accidentally involved in an international complot when he ends up being left in charge of a chemical engineer (Ángel Garasa) who went insane after he invents a bomb and an attempt is made against his life.

Reception

The film set an opening day record in Mexico grossing $5,810 at the Cine Roble.[2]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Dennison & Shaw, p. 120.
  2. Variety. September 16, 1953. 10. Cantinflas Film's Record. September 30, 2019. Archive.org.