A list of films produced in the Cinema of Mexico in the 1930s, ordered by year of release, from the year 1930 to 1939. For an alphabetical list of articles on Mexican films see :Category:Mexican films.
1930s
Title Director Cast Genre Notes 1930¡Que viva México! Sergei Eisenstein Historical Drama An unfinished epic by Sergei Eisenstein, with later footage assembled into a truncated version. 1931 1932El anónimoFernando de Fuentes Gloria Iturbe, Carlos Orellana DramaSantaAntonio Moreno Lupita Tovar, Juan José Martínez Casado Melodrama First Mexican sound film. Based on Federico Gamboa's novel.Una vida por otraJohn H. Auer Nancy Torres, Julio Villarreal DramaZitariMiguel Contreras Torres Medea de Novara 1933La lloronaRamón Peón Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zuri, Adriana Lamar Horror Based on the legend of a grieving woman turned vengeful spirit, it was the first Mexican horror film with sound.La calandriaFernando de Fuentes Carmen Guerrero En la cima del mundoRoberto Ricardo Juan Carlos Diego, Virginia Zuri, Paloma Christol La noche del pecado Carlos Orellana El prisionero trece Fernando de Fuentes Revolución Miguel Contreras Torres Miguel Contreras Torres, Luis G. Barreiro Sagrario Ramón Peón Ramón Pereda, Adriana Lamar and Julio Villarreal El tigre de Yautepec Fernando de Fuentes Sobre las olasMiguel Zacarías Adolfo Girón, Carmen Guerrero, René Cardona
1934 Title Director Cast Genre NotesCruz DiabloFernando de Fuentes El fantasma del conventoFernando de Fuentes Enrique del Campo, Marta Roel, Carlos Villatoro, Victorio Blanco Godfather MendozaFernando de Fuentes Alfredo del Diestro, Carmen Guerrero, Antonio R. Frausto, Luis G. Barreiro, Joaquin Busquets, Emma Roldán Historical Set during the Mexican Revolution, with elements of Mexican noir.Juarez and MaximilianMiguel Contreras Torres Medea de Novara, Enrique Herrera, Antonio R. Frausto Oro y plata Ramón Peón Carmen Guerrero, Adolfo Girón, Alfredo del Diestro Two Monks Juan Bustillo Oro Víctor Urruchúa, Carlos Villatoro, Magda Haller, M. Beltrán de Heder, Emma Roldán Gothic Drama with elements of Psychological horror Explores the emotional and moral conflict of two monks who fall in love with the same woman.La sangre manda José Bohr José Bohr, Virginia Fábregas El pulpo humano Sara García ¡Viva México! Sara García JanitzioCarlos Navarro Emilio Fernández, María Teresa Orozco, Gilberto González, Felipe de Flores, Max Langler, Adela Valdés Mujeres sin alma Ramón Peón Consuelo Moreno, Alberto Martí, Juan Orol, Adela Sequeyro, Francisco Jambrina, Mercedes Moreno, Luis G. Barreiro ¿Quién mató a Eva? José Bohr José Bohr, Julio Villarreal, Miguel M. Delgado, Josefina Velez The Woman of the Port Arcady BoytlerAndrea Palma, Domingo Soler, Stella Inda DramaInspired in the novel Le PortEl vuelo de la muerteGuillermo Calles Ramón Pereda, Sara García, Adriana Lamar Drama and Crime Centered around a woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving crime and betrayal.
1935 Title Director Cast Genre Notes Heroic Silence Ramón Peón Alfredo del Diestro, Emma Roldán, René Cardona Drama Luponini (El terror de Chicago)José Bohr José Bohr, Anita Blanch, Carlos Villatoro, Isabelita Blanch, Maruja Gómez, Raúl Talán, Manuel Buendía, Arturo Manrique "Panseco" Police Drama Sueño de amorJosé Bohr Claudio Arrau, Julieta Palavicini, Consuelo Frank, Elena D'Orgaz Más allá de la muerte Adela Sequeyro Adela Sequeyro, Miguel Arenas, Mario Tenorio, Magda Haller, Jorge Cardeña Álvarez, Manuel Noriega, Manuel Buendía Madre QueridaJuan Orol Luisa María Morales, Alberto Martí, Antonio Licéaga, Juan Orol Drama Martín Garatuza Gabriel Soria Leopoldo Ortín, Juan José Martínez Casado, Sofía Álvarez Historical A cunning man navigating betrayal and power in colonial Mexico. The Mystery of the Ghastly Face Juan Bustillo Oro Carlos Villarías, Beatriz Ramos, Manuel Noriega Mystery Horror Centered around a chilling mystery involving a ghostly, pale-faced figure.RosarioMiguel Zacarias Pedro Armendáriz, Gloria Morel, Fanny Schiller Drama Story of a young woman's emotional struggles as she faces love, sacrifice, and societal pressures.La familia DresselFernando de Fuentes Sor Juana Inés de la CruzRamón Peón Andrea Palma, Mimi Derba
1936 Title Director Cast Genre NotesAllá en el Rancho GrandeFernando de Fuentes Tito Guízar, Esther Fernández Musical comedy and ranchera genre. Considered to be the one that started the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.Así es la mujerJosé Bohr José Bohr, Barry Norton, René Cardona, Sara García Desfile deportivoFernando de Fuentes Irma la malaRaphael J. Sevilla Pedro Armendáriz, Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda Juan PistolasRoberto Curwood Raúl de Anda, Lucha Ruanova, Javier de la Parra Judas Manuel R. Ojeda Josefina Escobedo, Carlos Villatoro, Víctor Urruchúa María Elena Raphael J. Sevilla Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández Malditas sean las mujeres Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda Marihuana (El monstruo verde) Sara García Mujeres de hoy Ramón Peón Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda, Victoria Blanco Comedy drama PetróleoFernando de Fuentes RedesFred Zinnemann Silvio Hernández, David Valle González, Rafael Hinojosa, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa Drama and Social Realism film Film about a fishing community's struggle against exploitation. Employing a non-professional cast and neorealist techniques.Vámonos con Pancho VillaFernando de Fuentes Fernando Soler, Pedro Armendàriz Historical Drama Depicts the Mexican Revolution through the eyes of soldiers who accompany the legendary bandit Pancho Villa.
1937 Title Director Cast Genre Notes No te engañes corazón Miguel Contreras Torres Cantinflas, Carlos Orellana, Sara García, Estanislao Schillinsky Comedy Drama First Cantinflas filmBajo el cielo de MéxicoFernando de Fuentes David Silva La paloma Miguel Contreras Torres Arturo de Córdova, Medea de Novara, Alfredo del Diestro Come on Ponciano Gabriel Soria Consuelo Frank, Leopoldo Ortín, Carlos López Historical Drama and Comedy Follows the story of a man named Ponciano, who becomes involved in the turmoil and struggles of the Mexican Revolution.Heads or Tails Arcady Boytler Mario Moreno (Cantinflas), Manuel Medel, Margarita Mora Drama Comedy Explores themes of nationalism and social conflict in post-revolutionary Mexico.¡Esos hombres! Rolando Aguilar Adriana Lamar, Arturo de Córdova and Marina Tamayo La honradez es un estorbo Juan Bustillo Oro Leopoldo Ortín, Gloria Morel Las mujeres mandanFernando de Fuentes Alfredo del Diestro, Marina Tamayo, Sara García La Mancha de SangreAdolfo Best Maugard Estela Inda No basta ser madre Carlos Orellana, Sara García Jalisco nunca pierde Chano Urueta Pedro Armendáriz, Esperanza Baur, Jorge Vélez, Rosita Lepe Comedy Las cuatro milpasRamón Pereda Pedro Armendáriz, Ramón Pereda, Adriana Lamar No matarás (Suprema ley) Miguel Contreras Torres Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda Co-production with the United StatesNobody's Wife Adela Sequeyro Mario Tenorio, José Eduardo Pérez, Eduardo González Pliego Drama Exploring themes of love and societal expectations. Poppy of the Road Juan Bustillo Oro, Antonio Guzmán Aguilera Tito Guizar, Andrea Palma, Pedro Armendáriz, Musical drama, with elements of romance Tells the story of a young woman’s struggles with love, betrayal, and her journey toward self-discovery. Such Is My Country Arcady Boytler Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Mercedes Soler Comedy Mexican comedy film that humorously portrays the customs and culture of Mexico, reflecting the country's identity during the era.Ave sin rumbo Roberto O'QuigleyAndrea Palma, Armando Calvo Águila o sol Arcady Boytler Cantinflas, Manuel Medel Drama with elements of family and reunion Polito Sol and siblings Adriana and Carmelo Águila are abandoned at birth, growing up as the "Águila o Sol" trio. Years later, Polito's father, Don Hipólito, finds them and reunites the family.
1938 Title Director Cast Genre Notes La golondrina Miguel Contreras Torres Miguel Contreras Torres, Medea de Novara, Domingo Soler Beautiful Mexico Ramón Pereda Adriana Lamar, Antonio R. Frausto Musical Portrays the beauty and culture of Mexico through a heartfelt story of love and national pride.Diablillos de arrabalAdela Sequeyro José Emilio Pineda, Enrique Olivar, Alberto Islas, Antonio Mendoza Botello, Parkev Hussian, Saúl Zamora, Arturo Amaro Comedy The Girl's Aunt Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé, Gloria Marín Comedy Huapango Juan Bustillo Oro Gloria Morel, Enrique Herrera, Antonio R. Frausto Musical Los millones de Chaflán Pedro Armendáriz La ZandungaFernando de FuentesLupe Vélez, Arturo de Córdova Mi candidato Pedro Armendáriz, Esther Fernández Canto a mi tierraJosé Bohr Pedro Armendáriz, Pedro Vargas La Adelita Sabino Estrada Pedro Armendáriz Siboney Juan Orol María Antonieta Pons, Juan Orol While Mexico Sleeps Alejandro Galindo Arturo de Córdova, Gloria Morel, Miguel Arenas Crime Dos cadetes René Cardona Sara García, Fernando Soler El hotel de los chiflados Carlos Orellana El rosario de Amozoc José Bohr Lupita Tovar, Carlos Orellana, Emilio Tuero Padre de más de cuatro Sara García Perjura Raphael J. Sevilla Sara García Pescadores de perlas Sara García Por mis pistolas José Bohr Sara García Su adorable majadero Sara García Sucedió en La Habana Ramón Peón Luana Alcañiz, Juan Torena, Rita Montaner, Carlos Orellana La tía de las muchachas Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé and Gloria Marín
1939 Title Director Cast Genre Notes Café Concordia Alberto Gout Janet Alcoriza, David Silva, Tomás Perrín Drama Every Madman to His Specialty Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé, Gloria Marín Comedy mystery Father's Entanglements Miguel Zacarías Leopoldo Ortín, Sara García, Julián Soler Comedy Horse for Horse Juan Bustillo Oro Joaquín Pardavé, Consuelo Frank, Enrique Herrera Comedy El indio Armando Vargas de la Maza Pedro Armendáriz, Consuelo Frank, Dolores Camarillo Drama The Night of the MayasChano UruetaIsabela Corona, Arturo de Córdova, Stella Inda Drama The Queen of the River René Cardona Domingo Soler, Pedro Armendáriz, Gloria Morel Drama The Sign of Death Chano Urueta Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Elena D'Orgaz Mystery Three Peasants on a Donkey José Benavides Carlos Orellana, Sara García, Joaquín Pardavé Comedy With Villa's Veterans Raúl de Anda Domingo Soler, Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández War drama Una luz en mi camino Pedro Armendáriz La china HilariaRoberto Curwood Pedro Armendáriz, Alicia Ortiz CalumniaFrancisco Elías Riquelme Carlos Orellana In the Times of Don Porfirio Juan Bustillo Oro Fernando Soler, Marina Tamayo, Emilio Tuero, Joaquín Pardavé Musical Mujeres y toros Carlos Orellana Papacito lindoFernando de Fuentes Sara García, Fernando Soler, Julián Soler, Manuel Noriega, Manolita Saval El capitán aventureroArcady Boytler Carlos Orellana, José Mojica, Manolita Saval The Cemetery of the EaglesLuis Lezama Jorge Negrete, Margarita Mora and José Macip The CowardRené Cardona Julián Soler, Adria Delhort, Josefina Escobedo The House of the OgreFernando de Fuentes The WhipJosé Bohr José Bohr, Elena D'Orgaz, Domingo Soler
External links Mexican film at the Internet Movie Database
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