Angelitos Negros (1948)

Angelitos Negros (1948) poster

Starring Mexican star Pedro Infante, "Black Angels" is about a couple formed by a beautiful woman and a singer, both white, who are parents of a black girl. The woman blames him, but the girl will suffer the racist treatment from her own mother. Mexican version of the famous novel by Fannie Hurst "Imitation of Life"

Director: Joselito Rodríguez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: José Ortiz Ramos
Editing: Fernando Martínez
Production: Producciones Rodriguez Hermanos
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

daughter, based on novel or book, sacrifice, singer, prejudice, racism, culture, black maid

More Films by Director: Joselito Rodríguez
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angelitos Negros about?
Starring Mexican star Pedro Infante, "Black Angels" is about a couple formed by a beautiful woman and a singer, both white, who are parents of a black girl. The woman blames him, but the girl will suffer the racist treatment from her own mother. Mexican version of the famous novel by Fannie Hurst "Imitation of Life"
Who directed Angelitos Negros?
Angelitos Negros was directed by Joselito Rodríguez.
Who stars in Angelitos Negros?
Angelitos Negros stars Pedro Infante, Emilia Guiú, Rita Montaner, Chela Castro, Antonio R. Frausto, María Douglas.
How long is Angelitos Negros?
Angelitos Negros has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Angelitos Negros?
Angelitos Negros is a Drama film.
Where was Angelitos Negros produced?
Angelitos Negros was produced in Mexico.
What are the themes of Angelitos Negros?
The themes of Angelitos Negros include: Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Social Commentary and Reflection.