In 1912, Guillermo Calles (1893-1958) became the first Mexican
actor to appear in films made in California. Despite limited
resources, he began directing and producing his own movies, and in
1929 pioneered production of Spanish-language sound films. His
major works, among them the long-unavailable El indio yaqui and
Raza de bronce (both 1927), represented Calles' tireless crusade to
restore the image of Mexicans and Indians in an era dominated by
Hollywood stereotypes.
This biography traces Calles' career from his earliest
Hollywood days through the 1950s. Included are the only surviving
images of the filmmaker's silent productions, a closing commentary
on his intimate circle of relatives, and an appendix featuring two
fascinating letters written by Calles during a filming trip.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
May 2010 |
| First published: |
April 2010 |
| Dimensions: |
251 x 175 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
203 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-4945-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
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| LSN: |
0-7864-4945-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780786449453 |
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