Cantinflas and the Chaos of Mexican Modernity

by Jeffrey M. Pilcher and Jeffrey M. Pilcher author of Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food

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Cantinflas and the Chaos of Mexican Modernity is a revealing probe into the life and times of Mario Moreno, Latin America's most famous film star from the 1940s to the 1970s. This book helps to illuminate the social and cultural history of twentieth-century Mexico. Cantinflas (Moreno's film persona) was the most popular movie star in Mexican history. A fast-talking, nonsensical character, he helped Mexicans embrace their rich mestizo identity...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0842027718

ISBN13:9780842027717

Release Date:December 2000

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Length:238 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Americas Arts & Literature Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Central America Entertainers Film & Television History Humor & Entertainment Latin America Movies Performing Arts

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