Angelitos Negros (1948)
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: November 19, 1948
Cast
- Pedro Infante - José Carlos Ruiz
- Emilia Guiú - Ana Luisa de la Fuente
- Rita Montaner - Mercé
- Chela Castro - Isabel
- Antonio R. Frausto - Laureano
- María Douglas - Malú del Rey
- Juan Pulido - Ildefonso Sánchez
- Óscar Pulido - Barud
- Ramiro Gamboa - Locutor
- Titina Romay - Belén
Screenplay
- Fannie Hurst (Novel)
- Rogelio A. González (Adaptation)
- Joselito Rodríguez
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
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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.