Terrible Pesadilla (1931)
In "Terrible Nightmare", Amador, the dull 'Aztec Charlot' embodies Phill Otto Malo, frustrated aviator. Being anxiously awaited in the city of Puebla, he crashes before arriving at his destination. Consequently, he faces several adventures: bullfighter's dress goes to a bullring; in a cabaret flirts with a transvestite believing him a woman, the Keystone Cops come to the cabaret in the face of a bomb threat; Finally, Amador is awakened from his "terrible nightmare" on a park bench by a policeman.
Director: Charles Amador
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 31, 1931
Cast
- Charles Amador - El vagabundo, Pill Otto Malo
- Carmen Ortiz - Mary Huana
- Elias D. Hanan - Juan Gallardo (as Elías Hanan)
- Carmen Desfassiaux - Merry Christmas
- Roberto Guevara - Napoleón Churrasco
- Ambrosio Rojas - Catarino Huarache
- Honorato Reyes - Bartolino Belén (as Honorato Reyes Nieva)
- Ignacio Díaz - Cacahuate Salado
- Adela Sequeyro
- Emilio Tuero
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rodolfo Rosas
Production: Compañía Cinematográfica El Águila
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
black and white, silent film
More Films by Director: Charles Amador
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Terrible Pesadilla about?
- In "Terrible Nightmare", Amador, the dull 'Aztec Charlot' embodies Phill Otto Malo, frustrated aviator. Being anxiously awaited in the city of Puebla, he crashes before arriving at his destination. Consequently, he faces several adventures: bullfighter's dress goes to a bullring; in a cabaret flirts with a transvestite believing him a woman, the Keystone Cops come to the cabaret in the face of a bomb threat; Finally, Amador is awakened from his "terrible nightmare" on a park bench by a policeman.
- Who directed Terrible Pesadilla?
- Terrible Pesadilla was directed by Charles Amador.
- Who stars in Terrible Pesadilla?
- Terrible Pesadilla stars Charles Amador, Carmen Ortiz, Elias D. Hanan, Carmen Desfassiaux, Roberto Guevara, Ambrosio Rojas.
- How long is Terrible Pesadilla?
- Terrible Pesadilla has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Terrible Pesadilla?
- Terrible Pesadilla is a Fantasy film.
- Where was Terrible Pesadilla produced?
- Terrible Pesadilla was produced in Mexico.