Leopoldo Torres Ríos
Known For
Directing
Birthday
December 26, 1899
Day of Death
April 10, 1960 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leopoldo Torres Ríos
Biography
Leopoldo Torres Ríos was an Argentine film director, one of the pioneers of Argentine cinema. He directed 37 films, between 1923 and 1959, including three silent films. He was characterized by his intimate gaze and his rejection of openly commercial films. He was also a photographer, tango lyricist and journalist. He was the father of the iconic film director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Known For
La vuelta al nido
1938
The Crime of Oribe
1950
Pelota de trapo
1948
Edad difícil
1956
Adiós Buenos Aires
1938
En cuerpo y alma
1953
El juego del amor y del azar
1944
Santos Vega vuelve
1947
Lo que le pasó a Reynoso
1937
El comisario de Tranco Largo
1942
El hombre del sábado
1947
Pantalones Cortos
1949
La danza de la fortuna
1944
Lo que le pasó a Reynoso
1955
El hijo del crack
1953