José A. Ferreyra
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José A Ferreyra (born 28 August 1889 - 29 January 1943 in Vicente López
, Gran Buenos Aires), popularly known as "Negro Ferreyra" (Black Ferreyra, due to his mulato
ethnicity), was an early Argentine
film director
, screenwriter
and film producer
. He was also sometimes credited as production designer.
Ferreyra began simultaneously directing and screenwriting for film in 1915, and moved on to success directing films such as Palomas rubias
in 1920. His films tended to focus on lower-class family drama, most notably Perdón, viejita
(1927), and were filmed on a low budget and with little to no script as a guide. Ferreyra prevailes through the 20s and 30s as a distinguished filmmaker of the masses, but was displaced in the late 30s and early 40s by big budget cinema. He directed over 40 films and wrote the scripts for the majority of them between 1915 and 1941, working with noted actors such as Libertad Lamarque
and Mario Soffici
on his screen debut, before moving on to directing.
He died on 29 January 1943 from throat cancer
.
Vicente López
Vicente López is a mainly residential neighbourhood in Vicente López Partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, it forms part of the Greater Buenos Aires urban agglomeration...
, Gran Buenos Aires), popularly known as "Negro Ferreyra" (Black Ferreyra, due to his mulato
Mulato
The mulato pepper is a mild to medium chile pepper, closely related to the poblano , and usually sold dried. Mexican mulato chiles are part of the famous "trilogy" used in mole as well as other Mexican sauces and stews. The mulato's color while growing is dark green, maturing to red or brown...
ethnicity), was an early Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He was also sometimes credited as production designer.
Ferreyra began simultaneously directing and screenwriting for film in 1915, and moved on to success directing films such as Palomas rubias
Palomas rubias
Palomas rubias is a 1920 Argentine romantic comedy film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra with Leopoldo Torres Ríos...
in 1920. His films tended to focus on lower-class family drama, most notably Perdón, viejita
Perdón, viejita
Perdón, viejita is a 1927 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra.- Synopsis :The film revolves around a lower-class family: Doña Camila, the aging mother, and Elena and Carlos, her children. Carlos is, unbeknownst to her, a reformed thief. One day he meets Nora, a...
(1927), and were filmed on a low budget and with little to no script as a guide. Ferreyra prevailes through the 20s and 30s as a distinguished filmmaker of the masses, but was displaced in the late 30s and early 40s by big budget cinema. He directed over 40 films and wrote the scripts for the majority of them between 1915 and 1941, working with noted actors such as Libertad Lamarque
Libertad Lamarque
Libertad Lamarque was an Argentine-Mexican actress and singer. Originally from Argentina, she reached fame throughout Latin America while living in Mexico and working in Mexican cinema.-Career:...
and Mario Soffici
Mario Soffici
Mario Soffici was an Italian born Argentine film director, actor and screenwriter of the classic era.A native of Florence, Soffici moved the Argentina in the 1920s and began acting in 1931 and directing in 1935 on the film El Alma de Bandoneón, working with popular actors of the period such as...
on his screen debut, before moving on to directing.
He died on 29 January 1943 from throat cancer
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma . Squamous cell cancer arises from the cells that line the upper part of the esophagus...
.
Filmography
- ChimbelaChimbelaChimbela is a 1939 Argentine musical film drama directed by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered in Buenos Aires and starred Floren Delbene and Armando Bo....
(1939) - La Ley que olvidaronLa Ley que olvidaronThe Law They Forgot is a 1938 Argentine musical film drama directed by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered in Buenos Aires....
(1938) - Besos BrujosBesos BrujosBewitching Kisses is a 1937 Argentine romantic drama film musical directed and written by José A. Ferreyra, based on a story by Enrique García Velloso. Starring Libertad Lamarque and Floren Delbene....
(1937) - Ayúdame a Vivir (1936)
- Puente AlsinaPuente Alsina (film)Puente Alsina is a 1935 Argentine musical film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra. It is a tango musical and premiered on 6 August 1935 in Buenos Aires.-Main cast:*Salvador Arcella*Alberto Bello*Pedro Bibe*Pierina Dealessi*Alfredo Distasio...
(1935) - El Cantar de mi ciudadEl Cantar de mi ciudadEl Cantar de mi ciudad is a 1930 Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra...
(1930) - Perdón, viejitaPerdón, viejitaPerdón, viejita is a 1927 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra.- Synopsis :The film revolves around a lower-class family: Doña Camila, the aging mother, and Elena and Carlos, her children. Carlos is, unbeknownst to her, a reformed thief. One day he meets Nora, a...
(1927) - Muchachita de Chiclana (1926)
- La costurerita que dio aquel mal paso (1926)
- La vuelta al Bulín (1926)
- Mi último tango (1925)
- El organito de la tarde (1925)
- El arriero de Yacanto (1924)
- Mientras Buenos Aires duermeMientras Buenos Aires duermeMientras Buenos Aires duerme is a 1924 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered in 1924 in Buenos Aires.-Cast:*Anselmo Aieta*Mary Clay*Julio Donadille*Augusto Gocalbes*Jorge Lafuente*Percival Murray...
(1924) - Odio serranoOdio serranoOdio serrano is a 1924 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered in 1924 in Buenos Aires....
(1924) - La Leyenda del puente inca (1923)
- Melenita de oroMelenita de oroMelenita de oro is a 1923 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered on 4 June 1923 in Buenos Aires....
(1923) - Corazón de criollaCorazón de criollaCorazón de criolla is a 1923 silent Argentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra.-Cast:*Gloria Grat*Elena Guido as Rosa*Yolanda Labardén as Magna*Jorge Lafuente as Juan Carlos*César Robles...
(1923) - La MalevaLa MalevaLa Maleva is a 1923 silentArgentine film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra.-Cast:*Álvaro Escobar*Gloria Grat*Elena Guido*Yolanda Labardén*Jorge Lafuente*José Plá*César Robles...
(1923) - La Chica de la calle Florida (1922)
- La Muchacha del arrabalLa Muchacha del arrabalLa Muchacha del arrabal is a 1922 Argentine silent film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra with Leopoldo Torres Ríos....
(1922) - Buenos Aires, ciudad de ensueñoBuenos Aires, Ciudad de EnsueñoBuenos Aires, ciudad de ensueño is a 1922 Argentine musical film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra. The film premiered in Argentina on 26 September 1922....
(1922) - La GauchaLa GauchaLa Gaucha is a 1920 Argentine silent film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra with Leopoldo Torres Ríos. The film premiered in Argentina on 27 April 1920.-Cast:*Álvaro Escobar as Lamento, el trovador del pago...
(1921) - Palomas rubiasPalomas rubiasPalomas rubias is a 1920 Argentine romantic comedy film directed and written by José A. Ferreyra with Leopoldo Torres Ríos...
(1920) - De vuelta al pago (1919)
- Campo ajuera (1919)
- El tango de la muerte (1917)
- Venganza gaucha (1917)
- La fuga de Raquel (1916)
- La isla misteriosa (1916)
- Una noche de garufa (1915)