Linda Loredo
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Linda Loredo was an American
-born actress and dancer of Mexican descent. Today, she is most commonly associated with Spanish language
versions of Laurel and Hardy
short subjects. Her sister, Maria Loredo, was also an actress.
, but her career really came into its own with the advent of sound. The Hal Roach Studios produced foreign-language versions of their most popular series -- Laurel and Hardy
, Charley Chase
, Our Gang
and Harry Langdon
-- for the lucrative Spanish markets in both hemispheres.
Typically, the headline stars would stay on upon completion of the English language version, and then would speak their foreign lines phonetically from cue cards in shot-for-shot remakes; they would be joined by native-speaking supporting players to round out the cast. Loredo's fluency in Spanish was of great value in the making of these films.
Ms. Loredo brought her dark Latin good looks to Spanish versions of Charley Chase and Harry Langdon shorts during this time, but today she is best known for her roles in four Spanish language
films with Laurel and Hardy:
This final title was padded out to six reels (about an hour) in the Spanish version and released as a feature in Spanish markets. In her last film, the English language short Come Clean (1931), she played the distaff half of the Laurel family. Her piercingly shrill "Stan-LEEEEEE" brought Mr. Laurel instant sympathy from every husband in attendance.
Roach ceased production of foreign language versions in early 1931.
, age 24.
Politiquerías (1931) -- Sra. Hardy
Los Calaveras (1931) -- Sra. Hardy
El Alma de la Fiesta (1931) -- Doctora
La Señorita de Chicago (1931)
La Vida Nocturna (1930) -- Sra. Laurel
El Jugador de Golf (1930)
La Estación de Gasolina (1930)
¡Pobre Infeliz! (1930)
Radiomanía (1930) -- Sra. Hardy
Great Gobs (1929)
After the Storm (1928) -- Malay Dancer
Heroes of the Wild
(1927) -- Carmen
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-born actress and dancer of Mexican descent. Today, she is most commonly associated with Spanish language
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
versions of Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy were one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema...
short subjects. Her sister, Maria Loredo, was also an actress.
Career
Loredo entered silent films in 1927, playing Carmen in the ten-installment silent serial Heroes of the WildHeroes of the Wild
Heroes of the Wild is a 1927 Western film serial directed by Harry S. Webb. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Jack Hoxie - Jack Hale* Josephine Hill - Selma Sanderson* Joe Bonomo - John Kemp* Tornado the Dog - Tornado...
, but her career really came into its own with the advent of sound. The Hal Roach Studios produced foreign-language versions of their most popular series -- Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy were one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema...
, Charley Chase
Charley Chase
Charley Chase was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director, best known for his work in Hal Roach short film comedies...
, Our Gang
Our Gang
Our Gang, also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals, was a series of American comedy short films about a group of poor neighborhood children and the adventures they had together. Created by comedy producer Hal Roach, the series is noted for showing children behaving in a relatively...
and Harry Langdon
Harry Langdon
Harry Philmore Langdon was an American comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films , and talkies. He was briefly partnered with Oliver Hardy.-Life and career:...
-- for the lucrative Spanish markets in both hemispheres.
Typically, the headline stars would stay on upon completion of the English language version, and then would speak their foreign lines phonetically from cue cards in shot-for-shot remakes; they would be joined by native-speaking supporting players to round out the cast. Loredo's fluency in Spanish was of great value in the making of these films.
Ms. Loredo brought her dark Latin good looks to Spanish versions of Charley Chase and Harry Langdon shorts during this time, but today she is best known for her roles in four Spanish language
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
films with Laurel and Hardy:
- Radiomania (Hog WildHog Wild (1930 film)Hog Wild is a 1930 short film starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by James Parrott and produced by Hal Roach.- Opening title :"Amnesia! Mr. Hardy was beginning to forget things, but Mr. Laurel had no fear of losing his memory -- As a matter of fact, Mr...
, 1930) - La Vida Nocturna (BlottoBlotto (1930 film)Blotto is a comedy film starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.-Production background:The film survives only in a censored 1937 re-release print which has had Pre-Code sequences removed and a new music track added.Although the original 1930 version is now...
, 1930) - Los Calaveras (Be Big!Be Big!Be Big! is a Hal Roach three-reel comedy starring Laurel and Hardy. It was shot in November and December 1930, and released on February 7, 1931 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Dialogue was by H.M. Walker and direction by James Parrott.-Opening title:Mr...
, 1931) - Politiquerias (Chickens Come HomeChickens Come HomeChickens Come Home is a 1931 short film starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by James W. Horne and produced by Hal Roach. It was shot in January, 1931 and released on February 21, 1931...
, 1931)
This final title was padded out to six reels (about an hour) in the Spanish version and released as a feature in Spanish markets. In her last film, the English language short Come Clean (1931), she played the distaff half of the Laurel family. Her piercingly shrill "Stan-LEEEEEE" brought Mr. Laurel instant sympathy from every husband in attendance.
Roach ceased production of foreign language versions in early 1931.
Death
Loredo entered Queen of Angels Hospital on June 11, 1931 for an emergency appendectomy and succumbed two months later to peritonitisPeritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera. Peritonitis may be localised or generalised, and may result from infection or from a non-infectious process.-Abdominal pain and tenderness:The main manifestations of...
, age 24.
Filmography
Come Clean (1931) -- Mrs. LaurelPolitiquerías (1931) -- Sra. Hardy
Los Calaveras (1931) -- Sra. Hardy
El Alma de la Fiesta (1931) -- Doctora
La Señorita de Chicago (1931)
La Vida Nocturna (1930) -- Sra. Laurel
El Jugador de Golf (1930)
La Estación de Gasolina (1930)
¡Pobre Infeliz! (1930)
Radiomanía (1930) -- Sra. Hardy
Great Gobs (1929)
After the Storm (1928) -- Malay Dancer
Heroes of the Wild
Heroes of the Wild
Heroes of the Wild is a 1927 Western film serial directed by Harry S. Webb. The film is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Jack Hoxie - Jack Hale* Josephine Hill - Selma Sanderson* Joe Bonomo - John Kemp* Tornado the Dog - Tornado...
(1927) -- Carmen