Movies
In the Hollywood hierarchy of stardom, Cantinflas, the beloved Mexican comic actor, was like a streaking comet — white-hot and short-lived.
Aug. 28, 2014
The Spanish-language film “Cantinflas,” a bio-pic of the beloved Mexican film star of the same name, brought in an estimated $2.6 million Friday through Sunday in 382 locations, for a strong per-screen average of $6,872.
Aug. 31, 2014
24 Frames
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Aug. 3, 2011
La Plaza
Aug. 12, 2011
Aug. 11, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
He claims the studio has violated his Mexican copyrights and meddled with distribution.
Feb. 14, 2003
Courts: Ruling caps nine years of legal wrangling over rights to slapstick movies starring the late Mexican film legend.
June 14, 2002
The late comedian’s nonsensical speech is now part of the Spanish language. And it aptly describes the financial mess he left behind.
April 11, 2001
Mario Moreno, the Mexican comic known as Cantinflas to millions of Spanish-speaking fans, accused a Houston woman and her attorney of blackmail for threatening to publicize details of a divorce suit, a newspaper reported today.
June 29, 1990
California
SPREADING LOVE: Legendary Mexican comic Cantinflas, who died this week (F1), was one of the most popular grand marshals ever to appear at the annual parade in Santa Ana.
April 23, 1993