Cantinflas (2014) Movie Script
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As this year comes to an end...
Millions await the much
publicized epic battle
between most of the mayor
Hollywood studios next fall
It seems they all agree that
the bigger the movie, the better
"The ten commandments",
Paramount's bet
has started production and seems to be
a strong candidate...
in the race
for the academy awards.
With Charlton Heston
they clearly have a head start.
It would take a "Giant"
to beat them...
and that's exactly what
Warner Bros. is doing.
With Liz Taylor and James Dean
starring these otter romance
unless "The King and I", the musical
produced by "Twentieth Century Fox"...
with Yul Brynner
takes them by surprise.
On a sad note, right after their
first Best Picture Academy Award,
"United Artists" has recently lost
one of it's founding partners,
Mary Pickford,
Leaving Chaplin and Fairbanks
with a heavy task.
How are they going
to enter this epic race
when their most ambitious project
Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 days"
has not even began it's production?
Rumor has it, first time
ritzy producer Mike Todd
could become the last of his kind
as independent productions are quickly
being replaced by the system.
HELP WANTED
Dearest ladies and gentlemen
of the audience...
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
It is my great pleasure to present...
The Jimnez Sisters!
I can see fat women at home!
We want to see some legs!
Stop it!
Show some respect for the ladies!
What ladies? Get out of here!
Who's getting out?
Don't go taking it out...
Calm down! Order, order!
Please! Stop it!
Calm down! Order, please!
Bah!
Sir, I'm here about the job.
What's your name?
Mario...
Mario Moreno...
Where do you live?
And what brings you
all the way here?
They promised to
make me a boxer...
but the fight was cancel led.
Are you any good?
I get by.
Well, alright. You're hired
as an assistant.
Thank you, sir.
Your duties are to clean everything
after each performance.
Especially the dressing rooms, they
end up a mess. You know how actors are!
Ok.
I also want you to help with the
tickets and every now and then...
when a drunk gets in,
throw him out.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know you were busy.
That's Estela.
My daughter.
Keep your eye on her, too, Ok?
Of course, Don Jos! I'll keep an eye,
an ear and even a tail on her!
Huh?
I just meant I'll do my best!
Welcome to Pagola's Tent Show!
Thank you, sir.
Let's see.
Show me those boxer's legs
in motion.
Yes Sir!
One more! Down!
Excuse me!
Excuse me!
What do you want?
I'm El Chato Moreno...
we had a fight scheduled
for last Saturday, didn't we?
We did. We postponed it to
protect our boy's career.
And what about my career?
What career, Chato?
You haven't won a single fight!
Maybe because you haven't
put your boy in front of me!
Is that so? You think you're hot?
I'm running a fever, man.
Ok. Then let"s put $30 pesos on it
to make it interesting. Loser pays.
You're on!
You're on!
Go on! Time's a-wasting!
Get closer
Hit him!
Hit him! Don't just dodge!
Hit him!
Hit him!
Stand up! Stand up!
That's good!
Once you're finished,
you can do the others...
So be it, Don Jos.
And don't worry about the
money. A bet is a bet!
No, Don Jos.
I really wanted to win.
I ended up making a fool of myself.
Maybe boxing isn't your thing.
You looked more like a bullfighter.
Enough already! Get out of here!
Deadbeats!
Who does he think he is?
Excuse me?
Who's that showoff?
Ah! He's the breeder's nephew.
And since he provides the
young bulls, he's up first.
When he gets tired,
it's our turn but...
What's the point of that?
That's not a bull, man!
It looks more like a dog!
Here, doggy, dog!
Why don't you feed him!
Get closer, pretty boy!
He won't bite!
Hey, you!
Yes, sir?
You're real brave from up there!
Come on down
if you have the balls!
I have baseballs and footballs
and golf balls, mister.
Well come on! Show us!
You're on!
Come on! Come on!
Don't be afraid!
You see? It's not so easy, kid.
Come on! Come on!
Are you going to fight him or not?
You're spoiling the animal!
Come on, little bull!
Ol! Ole!
Ol! I He's much better
than the nephew!
But he's not a bullfighter!
He's a clown!
Come on, little bull!
Oh, mama!
Hey, man, how are you?
Are you Ok?
Hey. What happened?
Take it easy, you're all bruised.
How did I do?
You looked like you were dancing!
You're really funny.
What are you laughing at?
Haven't you ever seen blackface?
Only in the movies.
So?
Aren't you nervous?
Do you see me shaking?
And why do you do all this?
Do you think a broom is my calling?
Well, no...
Promise me something...
Whatever you want, babe.
If you ever make it big,
take me with you!
Or take me now!
Hurry up! You're on next!
This is going to be a disaster!
He's really funny!
Get him out of there!
Get off the stage!
That's enough!
No! Give him a break, you'll see!
Bring back the fatties!
I won't listen to you again!
Why did you pull me off?
I was just getting going!
Really? Look what you did!
Ok, get out there and see
if you can get them under control!
No, Don Jos!
He started it, let him fix it!
Get cleaned up first!
You don't want them to
recognize you. Go on!
Here.
Come on! Come on!
Come on!
Get rid of that clown!
Ladies...
Ladies and gentlemen...
Please...
Good evening, dear gentlemen,
and my cherished ladies...
Kindly give me a moment
of your attention.
Now what, man?
No way!
At least throw me the other
shoe to make a pair!
Ugh! Better not.
Those ain't no roses!
And here's the rub: Now you
have to go home barefoot!
No, no. Don't be mean!
Well, it makes me mad.
You should be more friendly.
I mean, here I am giving you...
When did I ever?
It just makes me mad, man!
Now, the thing is for
you to listen to me...
Because I don't want you
saying I didn't tell you...
what they told me to say...
Say what?
What's the matter, Miss?
Weren't you listening to me?
Or were you paying attention
to the young guy next to you?
Who by the way...
didn't take his eyes off of me.
Maybe that's why you
couldn't cat eh his eye!
So put your hands together...
to welcome these lovely
girls to the stage!
Don't do that to me
again, Don Jos!
Did you see that?
What?
That I got all mixed up?
That I hardly knew
what I was saying?
No! They loved your style!
My style?
Oh gosh!
I'll have to rehearse it then.
No, no, no. Please,
just be yourself.
Then I'd better get to work
on the dressing rooms...
because there's all kinds
of scum around today.
Cheer up, champ!
Oh, mama!
But Estelita, woman!
What? What?
No, no!
What are you doing?
Your father's going to catch us!
Estelita!
Take me with you!
No, no. But where?
Move over!
Get off of me!
Get off of me!
Get out of here!
I won't kick your ass
because I caught you just in time!
I was just keeping an eye
on her, Don Jos!
She's the one who threw
her body at me!
Get out, I said!
And don't ever come back!
I really liked your act.
My act?
My father-in-law owns a
Tent Show in Mexico City.
I want you to audition for him.
Mexico City?
I am Estanislao Schilinsky.
Look me up, if you're interested.
Mexico City
Stanislao Schilinsky...
Schilinsky...
That's my pal!
Esteemed audience...
Ladies and gentlemen...
Valentina's Tent Show
proudly presents...
from Russia...
the beauty and talent...
of the incomparable...
Ivanova Sisters!
6 days before the press conference
Hey, hot mama!
Who did you call mama?
Your babe.
How dare you?
I'll bash your face in!
It'll cost you.
What are you talking about?
Please, sir. Don't make a fuss.
Don't worry, babe.
Come over here!
You don't know who
you are talking to!
Well, who are you?
Young man, I am noble, blue
blood runs through my veins!
You should see a doctor then
This is outrageous!
It calls for a duel!
I only drooled as a baby!
Tomorrow in the woods!
Well I might if there are...
tomorrow in the woods
tomorrow in the woods
No, no, no, Mario!
That's the fifth time and you
can't remember your line!
Well I might if there are...
wood nymphs.
Wood nymphs!
Damn!
It's not that hard! You just have
to repeat like a parrot.
But those aren't my words!
You didn't write them for me!
Ah! Don Mario is putting on airs!
Would you rather I write you a poem?
What if we just take the
idea and run with it?
No, no.
That's it. I told you, man.
You memorize lines and I don't!
I improvise and you don't!
So as the saying goes...
What's the big deal?
Lapotchka.
Lapotchka.
Ok. You're on.
Anyway, if it doesn't work we
can forget about pairing up...
and no harm done.
Ok. Cue me.
Young man, I am noble, blue
blood runs through my veins!
You should see a doctor then!
This is outrageous!
It calls for a duel!
I only drooled as a baby.
Tomorrow in the woods!
What are we, wood nymphs?
I'll bring my seconds!
And I'll bring my minutes.
So? Did you like it?
I think it might work.
It's a matter of timing,
alternating lines...
and letting the dialogue flow.
But don't forget...
leave the punch lines to me.
As long as you don't make me
punchy with boredom.
You were good.
I can't work like this!
You were good. I'm proud of you.
I'm proud of myself, too.
Good evening, my dear gentlemen,
and your cherished ladies...
Because the last time I said
my cherished ladies...
they sent me packing.
You were out of line, young man.
You are here witnessing
something unique...
Because you are here...
If you weren't here...
you couldn't witness
this wonderful thing.
I was facing the abyss...
when I said to myself...
Myself: you must take
a step forward, man.
And here I am, standing
before you...
with the first obligation of every
human being: to be happy
And the second: to try to
show you a good time.
Like that man...
who was kind of chubby
and content said...
What did he say?
Gosh. I don't remember.
Oh, yes! That moments pass...
and minutes, too.
Even seconds do.
So from second to second...
you get your second wind,
you know?
I love.
You love. He loves.
We love. You love.
And they love.
I wish this was not just
a conjugation...
but a reality.
And since I'm starting to
get a little serious now...
here goes the moral of the tale.
If you've found your babe,
take good care of her...
Because there are moments in life...
that are truly momentaneous.
I'm very proud of you.
Love, V
We are with the crme de la crme.
Someday they'll come to see us.
At the Tent Show?
No! In a real theater.
The boy can barely crawl,
and already he wants to run.
This is not for the
likes of us, Mario.
And why not?
Because the snobs come
here to slum it...
and see how low
the lowlifes can sink.
What's that about a sink?
Sorry. I'm learning
new words in Spanish.
There are two kinds of news.
What the government tells us...
and the truth.
May I?
This is the official news.
But inside, there's another truth.
Thank you, I just wanted to look.
If ll don't open it,
I don't have to pay.
What's with that brat?
So, Plutarco, have you
made up your mind?
What's to decide?
You know how I like elections.
Right! You're a true democrat!
Shall we honor the
popular decision, then?
Of course!
The voice of the people,
is the voice of God!
Really?
As long as they vote for
the one I choose.
But we won with
100% of the vote.
Not even the mother of the
other candidate voted for him?
Such are my powers of persuasion.
Look, Mario!
You see that guy up there?
He's a government minister.
They never acknowledge
their mistakes...
but when they see them on stage...
they even laugh at them.
They dress better...
but they're not that different.
Come on!
Nothing doing. Let's go!
Good evening.
You're amazing!
I could dance with you
the rest of my life!
I bet you say that
to all the girls.
No way! You're the first!
Liar!
I would like you to be the last.
Come on, Valita...
I'm coming!
Let's go. Come on!
Come on, come on!
What's up?
Wooww. Who could that be?
Johnny Albino!
What's happening?
How are you, pal?
What's in the box?
A new suit?
The old one's stiff as a board!
Maybe, but at least it
isn't patched together...
like some I know.
Don't get your feathers
in a ruffle!
I'm cool as a cucumber.
You think you're a fine kettle.
But you're just a clay pot
from Tlaquepaque...
you crack at the first tap.
Sometimes I bend,
because, if I break...
this egg can't be
put together again.
You're sharp as a tack.
Come on, Valita!
Was that Spanish?
I didn't understand a thing.
No, Valita. That was pure
Mexican. Let's go.
Well, so what's in the box?
It's a present for you.
It has no material value...
but it means a lot to me.
Close your eyes.
Wait a second.
Now?
No, wait! Wait!
We needed a touch of elegance.
Now.
There's the rub!
Mario. Are you ready to rehearse?
What's with that?
How about it?
How do you like them apples?
Good. I like it.
What really makes me mad...
is the way the police treat you.
When the cop came over to you...
what did you say to him?
You're not my type.
There's the rub, mister.
Why should I go with him?
I mean...
If just anybody comes
up to you and says:
Come with me!
Do you go with them?
As an authority, it's your duty
to go with him, mister.
Wait just a minute!
So, you, as an authority...
Yes, sir.
Ok, you're an authority.
Why would you need that?
I mean, with the messed up
way you have of talking...
we always end up in jail.
What messed up way, mister?
In your declaration just now...
why did you talk to
the judge that way?
Because the judge, asked me.
Alright...
If the judge is over there,
and you as a man...
There you have it. Just because
he is a judge and I am...
very well thank you.
This guy's drunk! I don't
understand a word he says!
Shut up you barfly!
What are you talking about?
How much did you
imbibe, you fool!
Whatever you're buying.
But not right now.
Can't you see I'm working?
You're just a Cantina fly?
Shut up!
Give him a break, man!
As I was saying...
you have no authority...
You don't know who I am.
I don't even know.
You're a Cantina fly!
What's your name, then?
Can't you hear that guy
cackling like a hen?
Cantinfly! That's my name:
Cantinflas!
They want to hire me
for a new theater...
near Garibaldi.
What about the Tent Show, Mario?
Tent Shows are endangered species.
You're right, kid.
These are modern times.
Under what conditions?
That I join the union.
And what about us?
You're not going to
leave, are you?
Only if they agree
to what I requested.
What did you ask for?
For my family to be
included in the contract.
Valita.
My pretty Russian.
Will you be my wife?
Yes!
Yes?
Yes!
Make me a proud grandfather.
What are you thinking
about, Mario?
Your father...
He's very proud of you.
Of us.
We have the most important things...
our health, work...
And soon this will be full of kids!
Kids?
Well, how many do you want?
A dozen would be good.
With our salary of two pesos a show...
you're going to have to work
like a mule to make ends meet.
Mondragon is going to book me
at the Follies Bergre Theater.
Really?
No!
Yes!
No!
Yes!
Our life is going to change,
Valita. I promise.
But now we have another job to do.
What other job?
To start working on those babies.
Well, time's a-wasting, man!
5 days before the press conference
4 days before the press conference
I didn't know about the Apaches, Mario.
Oh, Jacques!
Let's get serious.
Come on. Hurry!
I don't understand, we could
have afforded to take a cab.
What's wrong with him?
Let me try that...
You are the best comedian
in Mexico.
May we enter, sir?
Hello.
You must be that Cantinflas guy?
Fabriqu en la France.
Nouveau, without a single repair.
What is that? The Champs Elyses?
This is Valentina, my wife.
How do you do?
Oh, no!
Your dressing room is in the back.
Please do not disturb...
With pleasure!
Asshole!
Fabriqu en La France
Champs Elyses.
Oui, oui, oui. You bet.
Oh, Mario!
I told you so.
It's not that bad.
Trash, Mr. Fustemberg!
Medel treats us like trash!
Since we got here, he
constantly humiliates us!
What do you want me to do?
He is my artist!
That's what they
call a lot of...
artisans.
What?
He sent us to a storeroom.
He changes the order of the acts...
without notice!
And he took our names
off the marquee...
to make his name bigger.
And who packs the theater?
You or Medel?
But our act is good!
Sure. That's why everybody
comes to see Cantinflas.
How can they come to
see us if we get no billing!
I'm not spending on publicity
for perfect strangers.
We have our audience.
People who can't
afford the admission.
Is that what you think?
All right!
I respect...
All ideas are respectable...
Be they...
itty bitty or idiotic.
What?
Nothing. Nothing.
Listen, clown!
You'd better start thinking
of other characters.
I'm getting bored
with this little bum!
Damn it!
Well. Why don't you talk
to Mondragon?
That would only make
the problem worse.
Then how about changing
the character?
Never! Cantinflas is Cantinflas!
Mario, what we need is for
people to come to see us.
Do you have another one?
No, I'm out.
Do you want a newspaper?
Cantinflas! What are you doing here?
Well, we work here now.
Great!
More or less.
Nobody comes to see us.
What do you expect?
You have to announce
it on the front page!
Sure. With what dough?
If you want, I can cry it out.
Really?
Of course, my horse!
Wait. Here goes!
Coming soon!
Don't miss it!
Who's that?
A friend who's going to help us.
Yeah? How?
In the words of the poet,
who never said a thing...
because he had no time...
either we act like what we are...
or like gentlemen.
Sometimes I need a dictionary
to understand you.
People listening to me...
I stand before you...
and you across from me...
And that is a truth
that nobody can deny.
And now I wonder...
Why am I here?
And my answer comes
to me right away.
I am here, because
I am nowhere else!
And because you called me.
And if the people call me...
then the people must
know why they did so.
Unlike someone...
who's name I do
not wish to name...
but I am looking at him...
I don't represent any Union.
And I don't represent any Union...
because I alone represent myself.
Because, as the saying goes...
Better to be alone...
than in bad company.
And you may wonder...
Is this tender youth, who
looks so distinguished...
with pleasing and
regular features...
able to bring the ship
to safe harbor?
Can he skirt all the dangers...
along the route to happiness?
Leaving us safe and sound?
And this same fellow...
who by the way...
is yours truly...
will answer you...
that despite my tender years...
I am tough as nails.
And above all...
I want to do justice...
and give the people
what the people need.
And I, unlike some others...
I will give you bread!
Lots of bread...
not crumbs, as they
have always given you!
I don't want them around at all!
I can't understand why
you agreed to that!
But Manuel.
I accepted because
of union politicking!
And you expect to compete with
the Lirico Theater like that?
The Follies...
is not for the Tent Show crowd.
What are you afraid of, Manuel?
Afraid?
I pity them!
3 days before the press conference
Churubusco Studios
There's the rub, man!
Damn it! Cut!
Cut!
Listen, Mario. I don't know how
you're used to working, but here...
you have to stick to the script!
I only improvise to improve
the dialogue.
Why?
Just do your job!
Precisely.
Not a word outside the script!
Ready? Camera!
Lights!
Silence, please, everyone!
There's the rub, Scene 21 take 7.
And...
Action!
This man has been hiding
behind a false name...
and I will prove it.
Let's see, little man.
What's your trade?
A way with words.
You're a fool!
Don't insult me!
Mr. Judge, I pro...
Step outside, man!
Step outside!
It makes me mad, Mr. Judge.
He insulted me
And you are the big shot here...
that you should have to...
Step outside, man! Why
don't you go outside?
Let me leave, sir.
You are right. Please excuse me.
You are excused.
Now answer the question!
Didn't I answer you already?
What is your name?
Alright. No need to yell.
Which one do you want?
The first one or the one after that?
There you go!
Yes, sir! And there's the rub!
Let it be known...
that this man...
had a name first and
another one after that.
Members of the jury,
you are informed...
that this man has masqueraded
as Cantinflas...
to conceal his identity.
You've got that backward, man!
Cantinflas first...
The thing is that,
afterwards, you know?
They look at you and
this and that, you see?
And a man has his feelings,
so then Don Mario...
That's what I said!
Oh! All right! Sorry, old man.
Who are you calling old man?
Cut!
Alright then.
Let's cut for lunch.
One hour everyone, please!
If this little actor keeps this up...
the movie will be a major flop!
Relax, sir.
I'm telling you!
A huge flop!
Jacques Gelman is a good
friend of mine, Mario.
And he is very interested
in your career.
He wants to help you grow.
I don't like to be exploited.
What matters is to have control.
I need complete creative freedom.
You have the talent.
I have the money.
If we team up...
Cantinflas will be...
the biggest comedian
on the continent.
With total freedom?
Of course!
I guarantee a gold mine!
Alright, Jacques.
And if a sacrifice is called for...
I can always give up
my share and take yours!
Neither Blood nor Sand
Scene 77 take 7! And...
Action!
Money is everything in life.
Who told you that?
What do you mean who? Life!
What life? What do
you know about life?
Don't I?
You innocent babe.
Life, mister, must be seized as...
you know. Money, all things
considered, of course...
Look, when I talk physiologically
and dealing with a situation...
we might call physiological.
Because money as
Spearshaker said...
Who's Spearshaker?
That's the one.
Shakespeare!
That was his cousin!
The one from Toluca.
What cousin from Toluca! Cutl!
Now what!
What's the matter?
It was going fine!
You don't know your lines, Mario!
Obviously! That's the way I am!
I can't work like that, Mario!
I remind you that I'm in
charge of this film.
I leave nothing to improvisation!
Can you imagine me improvising?
We owe it all to the
screenplay, Mario!
Every word is there for a reason!
And we can't go changing
them at will!
You're fired!
On the set of "The Unknown Policeman"
Alright, now!
Where the heck is my coffee?
Mario, do you need anything?
Here? Gabriel, is this is my light?
No. Over here?
Let's get started.
Ready, Mr. Figueroa?
Yes, sir!
Ready. Roll it!
Rolling!
Slate it!
Action!
At your service, chief!
Thus, Moreno joins the Major
Leagues of entertainment...
not only as a performer...
but also as a director.
What's wrong? Aren't you glad?
Yes. Of course I am.
Our life has changed completely!
Yes.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
The more you work
the less I have you.
If you're not filming,
you're on tour.
And now with your appointment...
to the Actors Guild...
you spend all day at the office.
There's the rub!
It's not one thing or the other...
Stop it already, Mario!
I miss you.
And every time I want to talk
about us, you start fooling around.
But Valita...
My pretty Russian.
You know I do it all for you.
I don't know if I'm talking
to you or to Cantinflas.
I miss you, Mario. You!
My husband!
Not Cantinflas!
How can you say that?
You don't understand.
I told you we shouldn't have
moved to this house.
It's huge!
What am I going to do here?
I'll feel even lonelier!
No. Lonely?
I'm afraid.
Valita...
I love you!
I love you with all my heart!
And we will be together always.
Really?
Always!
I need to go.
See you later.
Mario, stop looking at your watch.
They'll think you
aren't comfortable.
And they would be right.
They are all scoundrels here.
As leader of the Actors Guild...
you have to be in good terms with
the other union heads.
I'm not suspicious of anybody...
But I mistrust everybody, Jorge.
Silence please!
Fidel. It's an honor
to raise this glass...
and wish you a long life
as head of the CTM!
Cheers!
Who's that dummy?
One of Fidel's men.
They say he's the next head
of the Film Workers Union.
Then we'll be screwed!
Am I right?
2 days before the press conference
Moreno-Ivanova residence
Valita!
What's the matter?
What happened?
Where is the help?
Aurora!
I sent them away.
I don't want to see anyone.
Valita. How can I help you?
Help me?
I needed you all this time!
Especially today!
I needed you today!
We had assembly and...
Gosh! The doctor's appointment!
I forgot.
Forgive me.
What did he say?
What did he tell you, Valita?
That...
This can't be!
There must be a mistake!
We can't have any children.
We can't!
If I talk to you like this.
In this paternal tone,
like a father to a son...
who has turned out to be a devil...
Honestly, I am talking
with no holds barred.
Because you are a devil
I have grown fond of...
a very charming devil...
a really cool devil!
Don't get me wrong...
ll believe anything can be fixed.
That's what I needed...
A good soul like yours...
so I could cry!
Because one who can cry,
is saved!
Don't cry, man!
Don't cry, my little devil!
Can't you see that
your tears burn?
Don't cry, my little devil!
Act like a man!
Buck up!
Or else you'll make me cry, too.
Besides, what don't you understand?
Why are you crying?
Why don't you pull
yourself together?
Work. Work purifies!
Have you ever worked?
I've never worked, but I hope...
to retire very soon.
Cut and print!
Very good! Very good!
Are you sure you don't
want another take?
Not at all! What for?
With Cantinflas and Don Andrs Soler...
it's top notch, man!
Right, guys?
Yes!
Mario! Everyone be here
tomorrow at seven!
Can someone remove my horns, please?
Start without me tomorrow.
I'll be a little late.
Why?
I'm godfather at a christening.
How's Valentina doing?
Down in the dumps!
Excuse me.
Well...
This baptism comes at a bad time.
I couldn't get out of it.
Luckily we finished early today.
Go take care of her, pamper
her, surprise her.
Thank you, Miguel.
Alright.
Ok, a word with the art department
over here, please.
National Actors Guild
When I ran for representative
of my fellow actors...
they ask me what I would
do to benefit the members.
In our quest for transparency...
we denounce the embezzlement
and misuse of funds...
done by...
Salvador Carrillo...
which left the country's film
industry all tangled up.
I won't stand for this!
Shut up! Sit down! Order!
Here and now...
we propose the creation
of a new union...
to put an end to the private
dealings of this band of thieves!
Stop! This is intolerable!
You're corrupt, Carrillo!
Third rate entertainer!
Thief!
Order! Calm down! Order!
They hit you where it hurts, man!
We're with you, Mario!
Thank you, Jorge.
There's power in numbers.
Do you want a steak?
For your eye?
Only if it's well done.
Get ready, guys!
Here they come!
No, no! Don't shoot!
What is it, Gabriel?
It's El Indio!
What's up, you sons of guns?
Don't tell me you were going
to have a shootout without me?
Come in, com padre!
President Avila Camacho asked the
leaders to settle their differences...
through peaceful dialogue.
However...
Moreno organized a mass march
which was joined by the workers...
of Churubusco Studios
and the Actors Guild...
Celebrities such as...
Miroslava Stern...
Carito Granado, Jorge Mondragon...
Emilio Indio Fernandez...
Meche Barba...
Agustin Insulsa, Mapy Cortez...
Tito Guizar, Dolores del Rio...
Ernesto Alonso,
Fanny Kauffman Vitola...
Gabriel Figueroa...
Pedro Armendariz, Sofia Alvarez...
Fernando Soto Mantequilla...
Gloria Marin, Jorge Negrete...
Maria Flix...
Andrs Soler and Lupita Tovar
joined this march.
The March of Stars brought
immediate results.
The president supported the
coexistence of both Unions...
which meant the end of Salvador
Carrillo's monopoly of power.
Mario Moreno is getting a lot of
attention from gossip columnists...
since he has frequently
been seen together with...
Miroslava Stern,
the star of the film...
Don't listen to that nonsense!
It's just work.
Do you want sugar?
1 day before the press conference
Just look at this scene!
The creme de la creme
of Mexican cinema!
I toast to Mario Moreno!
Our Leader!
The one who fights
for the benefit others!
My colleagues, I apologize.
Clearly the gentleman
is in no condition...
I found you in the gutter, Mario!
Don't you remember?
I picked you up out of the mud!
Don't you recognize me?
Don't you recognize me?
I heard you had a falling out
with Manolin...
but this is neither
the time nor the place!
When is the place?
We"ll talk tomorrow.
When is the time?
We'll talk tomorrow.
Do you need money?
Money!
Money!
That's all you have, Mario.
Money...
your buildings, and your cars...
and your ranches!
But, you know what?
We"ll talk tomorrow.
There's something I have
that you never will!
What's that?
Children!
So keep your damn money!
Let the party continue!
You know him
Let the party continue!
Thanks. Thanks.
Don Mario, a pleasure!
A photo!
I'm telling you...
If I see your brother-in-law
here, I'll have him thrown out!
I don't think he gives a hoot
about your mural!
You're on his side?
Tell me...
Valentina, so nice to see you.
How are you?
Mario, are you ready
for the inauguration?
As always!
And you?
Take it easy, Mario.
They are ready to cut the ribbon.
Ladies and gentlemen...
we are here to
inaugurate this mural.
Valentina! Where are you going?
Let me go! I don't want to stay here!
Wait! Where are you going?
Let me take you home.
No, no! You don't understand!
I don't want to be with you anymore!
I can't. I don't know you.
But I'm the same.
Look at you!
Look! Look at that mural!
Whose side are you on?
You're surrounded by
unscrupulous people!
And you are the worst!
You betray the one
who loves you!
Valita...
Let go of me! I
I've had it up to here with you!
I can't take it anymore!
I can't take it anymore!
What am I saying?
What am I doing!
What am I saying?
Put it here man.
There's the rub, man!
Thank you for coming.
What's all this?
My way of telling you I'm back.
And this time it's for good.
If you screw up and own up...
it shows courage to
shoulder the blame.
And there's the rub.
What do you think of that, babe?
How long will you be away?
As long as you wish, Valita.
Because this time,
you're coming with me!
I won't shoot a single scene,
unless you're by my side.
My pretty Russian!
I'm going to ask two things of you.
No "Cantinflas-ing" in English.
Very well, my love!
And pamper me a lot.
I promise!
All the time!
Around The World in 80 days
There's the rub, man!
Golden Globes
Estanislao Schilinsky ended
his days in the "Actors Home"...
founded by Mario Moreno.
Miguel M. Delgado directed 139 films,
including almost all of Cantinflas'.
Jaques Gelman Produced
many of Cantinflas' films.
He amassed a large art collection...
which is on exhibition at the
Metropolitan Museum of New York...
Around the world in 80 days
won 5 Oscars...
including Best Picture...
the highest award a Producer can win.
Mike Todd and Liz Taylor
married in 1957, in Acapulco,
Mario was their witness.
Mike Todd died a year later.
His plane, the "Lucky Liz" crashed
in March of 1958
Valentina died in 1966.
Mario was with his wife
until the end.
Mario Moreno continued
making films all of his life.
Always as Cantinflas.
He died in 1993.
Cutl!
It's a wrap!
Perfect!
As this year comes to an end...
Millions await the much
publicized epic battle
between most of the mayor
Hollywood studios next fall
It seems they all agree that
the bigger the movie, the better
"The ten commandments",
Paramount's bet
has started production and seems to be
a strong candidate...
in the race
for the academy awards.
With Charlton Heston
they clearly have a head start.
It would take a "Giant"
to beat them...
and that's exactly what
Warner Bros. is doing.
With Liz Taylor and James Dean
starring these otter romance
unless "The King and I", the musical
produced by "Twentieth Century Fox"...
with Yul Brynner
takes them by surprise.
On a sad note, right after their
first Best Picture Academy Award,
"United Artists" has recently lost
one of it's founding partners,
Mary Pickford,
Leaving Chaplin and Fairbanks
with a heavy task.
How are they going
to enter this epic race
when their most ambitious project
Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 days"
has not even began it's production?
Rumor has it, first time
ritzy producer Mike Todd
could become the last of his kind
as independent productions are quickly
being replaced by the system.
HELP WANTED
Dearest ladies and gentlemen
of the audience...
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
It is my great pleasure to present...
The Jimnez Sisters!
I can see fat women at home!
We want to see some legs!
Stop it!
Show some respect for the ladies!
What ladies? Get out of here!
Who's getting out?
Don't go taking it out...
Calm down! Order, order!
Please! Stop it!
Calm down! Order, please!
Bah!
Sir, I'm here about the job.
What's your name?
Mario...
Mario Moreno...
Where do you live?
And what brings you
all the way here?
They promised to
make me a boxer...
but the fight was cancel led.
Are you any good?
I get by.
Well, alright. You're hired
as an assistant.
Thank you, sir.
Your duties are to clean everything
after each performance.
Especially the dressing rooms, they
end up a mess. You know how actors are!
Ok.
I also want you to help with the
tickets and every now and then...
when a drunk gets in,
throw him out.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know you were busy.
That's Estela.
My daughter.
Keep your eye on her, too, Ok?
Of course, Don Jos! I'll keep an eye,
an ear and even a tail on her!
Huh?
I just meant I'll do my best!
Welcome to Pagola's Tent Show!
Thank you, sir.
Let's see.
Show me those boxer's legs
in motion.
Yes Sir!
One more! Down!
Excuse me!
Excuse me!
What do you want?
I'm El Chato Moreno...
we had a fight scheduled
for last Saturday, didn't we?
We did. We postponed it to
protect our boy's career.
And what about my career?
What career, Chato?
You haven't won a single fight!
Maybe because you haven't
put your boy in front of me!
Is that so? You think you're hot?
I'm running a fever, man.
Ok. Then let"s put $30 pesos on it
to make it interesting. Loser pays.
You're on!
You're on!
Go on! Time's a-wasting!
Get closer
Hit him!
Hit him! Don't just dodge!
Hit him!
Hit him!
Stand up! Stand up!
That's good!
Once you're finished,
you can do the others...
So be it, Don Jos.
And don't worry about the
money. A bet is a bet!
No, Don Jos.
I really wanted to win.
I ended up making a fool of myself.
Maybe boxing isn't your thing.
You looked more like a bullfighter.
Enough already! Get out of here!
Deadbeats!
Who does he think he is?
Excuse me?
Who's that showoff?
Ah! He's the breeder's nephew.
And since he provides the
young bulls, he's up first.
When he gets tired,
it's our turn but...
What's the point of that?
That's not a bull, man!
It looks more like a dog!
Here, doggy, dog!
Why don't you feed him!
Get closer, pretty boy!
He won't bite!
Hey, you!
Yes, sir?
You're real brave from up there!
Come on down
if you have the balls!
I have baseballs and footballs
and golf balls, mister.
Well come on! Show us!
You're on!
Come on! Come on!
Don't be afraid!
You see? It's not so easy, kid.
Come on! Come on!
Are you going to fight him or not?
You're spoiling the animal!
Come on, little bull!
Ol! Ole!
Ol! I He's much better
than the nephew!
But he's not a bullfighter!
He's a clown!
Come on, little bull!
Oh, mama!
Hey, man, how are you?
Are you Ok?
Hey. What happened?
Take it easy, you're all bruised.
How did I do?
You looked like you were dancing!
You're really funny.
What are you laughing at?
Haven't you ever seen blackface?
Only in the movies.
So?
Aren't you nervous?
Do you see me shaking?
And why do you do all this?
Do you think a broom is my calling?
Well, no...
Promise me something...
Whatever you want, babe.
If you ever make it big,
take me with you!
Or take me now!
Hurry up! You're on next!
This is going to be a disaster!
He's really funny!
Get him out of there!
Get off the stage!
That's enough!
No! Give him a break, you'll see!
Bring back the fatties!
I won't listen to you again!
Why did you pull me off?
I was just getting going!
Really? Look what you did!
Ok, get out there and see
if you can get them under control!
No, Don Jos!
He started it, let him fix it!
Get cleaned up first!
You don't want them to
recognize you. Go on!
Here.
Come on! Come on!
Come on!
Get rid of that clown!
Ladies...
Ladies and gentlemen...
Please...
Good evening, dear gentlemen,
and my cherished ladies...
Kindly give me a moment
of your attention.
Now what, man?
No way!
At least throw me the other
shoe to make a pair!
Ugh! Better not.
Those ain't no roses!
And here's the rub: Now you
have to go home barefoot!
No, no. Don't be mean!
Well, it makes me mad.
You should be more friendly.
I mean, here I am giving you...
When did I ever?
It just makes me mad, man!
Now, the thing is for
you to listen to me...
Because I don't want you
saying I didn't tell you...
what they told me to say...
Say what?
What's the matter, Miss?
Weren't you listening to me?
Or were you paying attention
to the young guy next to you?
Who by the way...
didn't take his eyes off of me.
Maybe that's why you
couldn't cat eh his eye!
So put your hands together...
to welcome these lovely
girls to the stage!
Don't do that to me
again, Don Jos!
Did you see that?
What?
That I got all mixed up?
That I hardly knew
what I was saying?
No! They loved your style!
My style?
Oh gosh!
I'll have to rehearse it then.
No, no, no. Please,
just be yourself.
Then I'd better get to work
on the dressing rooms...
because there's all kinds
of scum around today.
Cheer up, champ!
Oh, mama!
But Estelita, woman!
What? What?
No, no!
What are you doing?
Your father's going to catch us!
Estelita!
Take me with you!
No, no. But where?
Move over!
Get off of me!
Get off of me!
Get out of here!
I won't kick your ass
because I caught you just in time!
I was just keeping an eye
on her, Don Jos!
She's the one who threw
her body at me!
Get out, I said!
And don't ever come back!
I really liked your act.
My act?
My father-in-law owns a
Tent Show in Mexico City.
I want you to audition for him.
Mexico City?
I am Estanislao Schilinsky.
Look me up, if you're interested.
Mexico City
Stanislao Schilinsky...
Schilinsky...
That's my pal!
Esteemed audience...
Ladies and gentlemen...
Valentina's Tent Show
proudly presents...
from Russia...
the beauty and talent...
of the incomparable...
Ivanova Sisters!
6 days before the press conference
Hey, hot mama!
Who did you call mama?
Your babe.
How dare you?
I'll bash your face in!
It'll cost you.
What are you talking about?
Please, sir. Don't make a fuss.
Don't worry, babe.
Come over here!
You don't know who
you are talking to!
Well, who are you?
Young man, I am noble, blue
blood runs through my veins!
You should see a doctor then
This is outrageous!
It calls for a duel!
I only drooled as a baby!
Tomorrow in the woods!
Well I might if there are...
tomorrow in the woods
tomorrow in the woods
No, no, no, Mario!
That's the fifth time and you
can't remember your line!
Well I might if there are...
wood nymphs.
Wood nymphs!
Damn!
It's not that hard! You just have
to repeat like a parrot.
But those aren't my words!
You didn't write them for me!
Ah! Don Mario is putting on airs!
Would you rather I write you a poem?
What if we just take the
idea and run with it?
No, no.
That's it. I told you, man.
You memorize lines and I don't!
I improvise and you don't!
So as the saying goes...
What's the big deal?
Lapotchka.
Lapotchka.
Ok. You're on.
Anyway, if it doesn't work we
can forget about pairing up...
and no harm done.
Ok. Cue me.
Young man, I am noble, blue
blood runs through my veins!
You should see a doctor then!
This is outrageous!
It calls for a duel!
I only drooled as a baby.
Tomorrow in the woods!
What are we, wood nymphs?
I'll bring my seconds!
And I'll bring my minutes.
So? Did you like it?
I think it might work.
It's a matter of timing,
alternating lines...
and letting the dialogue flow.
But don't forget...
leave the punch lines to me.
As long as you don't make me
punchy with boredom.
You were good.
I can't work like this!
You were good. I'm proud of you.
I'm proud of myself, too.
Good evening, my dear gentlemen,
and your cherished ladies...
Because the last time I said
my cherished ladies...
they sent me packing.
You were out of line, young man.
You are here witnessing
something unique...
Because you are here...
If you weren't here...
you couldn't witness
this wonderful thing.
I was facing the abyss...
when I said to myself...
Myself: you must take
a step forward, man.
And here I am, standing
before you...
with the first obligation of every
human being: to be happy
And the second: to try to
show you a good time.
Like that man...
who was kind of chubby
and content said...
What did he say?
Gosh. I don't remember.
Oh, yes! That moments pass...
and minutes, too.
Even seconds do.
So from second to second...
you get your second wind,
you know?
I love.
You love. He loves.
We love. You love.
And they love.
I wish this was not just
a conjugation...
but a reality.
And since I'm starting to
get a little serious now...
here goes the moral of the tale.
If you've found your babe,
take good care of her...
Because there are moments in life...
that are truly momentaneous.
I'm very proud of you.
Love, V
We are with the crme de la crme.
Someday they'll come to see us.
At the Tent Show?
No! In a real theater.
The boy can barely crawl,
and already he wants to run.
This is not for the
likes of us, Mario.
And why not?
Because the snobs come
here to slum it...
and see how low
the lowlifes can sink.
What's that about a sink?
Sorry. I'm learning
new words in Spanish.
There are two kinds of news.
What the government tells us...
and the truth.
May I?
This is the official news.
But inside, there's another truth.
Thank you, I just wanted to look.
If ll don't open it,
I don't have to pay.
What's with that brat?
So, Plutarco, have you
made up your mind?
What's to decide?
You know how I like elections.
Right! You're a true democrat!
Shall we honor the
popular decision, then?
Of course!
The voice of the people,
is the voice of God!
Really?
As long as they vote for
the one I choose.
But we won with
100% of the vote.
Not even the mother of the
other candidate voted for him?
Such are my powers of persuasion.
Look, Mario!
You see that guy up there?
He's a government minister.
They never acknowledge
their mistakes...
but when they see them on stage...
they even laugh at them.
They dress better...
but they're not that different.
Come on!
Nothing doing. Let's go!
Good evening.
You're amazing!
I could dance with you
the rest of my life!
I bet you say that
to all the girls.
No way! You're the first!
Liar!
I would like you to be the last.
Come on, Valita...
I'm coming!
Let's go. Come on!
Come on, come on!
What's up?
Wooww. Who could that be?
Johnny Albino!
What's happening?
How are you, pal?
What's in the box?
A new suit?
The old one's stiff as a board!
Maybe, but at least it
isn't patched together...
like some I know.
Don't get your feathers
in a ruffle!
I'm cool as a cucumber.
You think you're a fine kettle.
But you're just a clay pot
from Tlaquepaque...
you crack at the first tap.
Sometimes I bend,
because, if I break...
this egg can't be
put together again.
You're sharp as a tack.
Come on, Valita!
Was that Spanish?
I didn't understand a thing.
No, Valita. That was pure
Mexican. Let's go.
Well, so what's in the box?
It's a present for you.
It has no material value...
but it means a lot to me.
Close your eyes.
Wait a second.
Now?
No, wait! Wait!
We needed a touch of elegance.
Now.
There's the rub!
Mario. Are you ready to rehearse?
What's with that?
How about it?
How do you like them apples?
Good. I like it.
What really makes me mad...
is the way the police treat you.
When the cop came over to you...
what did you say to him?
You're not my type.
There's the rub, mister.
Why should I go with him?
I mean...
If just anybody comes
up to you and says:
Come with me!
Do you go with them?
As an authority, it's your duty
to go with him, mister.
Wait just a minute!
So, you, as an authority...
Yes, sir.
Ok, you're an authority.
Why would you need that?
I mean, with the messed up
way you have of talking...
we always end up in jail.
What messed up way, mister?
In your declaration just now...
why did you talk to
the judge that way?
Because the judge, asked me.
Alright...
If the judge is over there,
and you as a man...
There you have it. Just because
he is a judge and I am...
very well thank you.
This guy's drunk! I don't
understand a word he says!
Shut up you barfly!
What are you talking about?
How much did you
imbibe, you fool!
Whatever you're buying.
But not right now.
Can't you see I'm working?
You're just a Cantina fly?
Shut up!
Give him a break, man!
As I was saying...
you have no authority...
You don't know who I am.
I don't even know.
You're a Cantina fly!
What's your name, then?
Can't you hear that guy
cackling like a hen?
Cantinfly! That's my name:
Cantinflas!
They want to hire me
for a new theater...
near Garibaldi.
What about the Tent Show, Mario?
Tent Shows are endangered species.
You're right, kid.
These are modern times.
Under what conditions?
That I join the union.
And what about us?
You're not going to
leave, are you?
Only if they agree
to what I requested.
What did you ask for?
For my family to be
included in the contract.
Valita.
My pretty Russian.
Will you be my wife?
Yes!
Yes?
Yes!
Make me a proud grandfather.
What are you thinking
about, Mario?
Your father...
He's very proud of you.
Of us.
We have the most important things...
our health, work...
And soon this will be full of kids!
Kids?
Well, how many do you want?
A dozen would be good.
With our salary of two pesos a show...
you're going to have to work
like a mule to make ends meet.
Mondragon is going to book me
at the Follies Bergre Theater.
Really?
No!
Yes!
No!
Yes!
Our life is going to change,
Valita. I promise.
But now we have another job to do.
What other job?
To start working on those babies.
Well, time's a-wasting, man!
5 days before the press conference
4 days before the press conference
I didn't know about the Apaches, Mario.
Oh, Jacques!
Let's get serious.
Come on. Hurry!
I don't understand, we could
have afforded to take a cab.
What's wrong with him?
Let me try that...
You are the best comedian
in Mexico.
May we enter, sir?
Hello.
You must be that Cantinflas guy?
Fabriqu en la France.
Nouveau, without a single repair.
What is that? The Champs Elyses?
This is Valentina, my wife.
How do you do?
Oh, no!
Your dressing room is in the back.
Please do not disturb...
With pleasure!
Asshole!
Fabriqu en La France
Champs Elyses.
Oui, oui, oui. You bet.
Oh, Mario!
I told you so.
It's not that bad.
Trash, Mr. Fustemberg!
Medel treats us like trash!
Since we got here, he
constantly humiliates us!
What do you want me to do?
He is my artist!
That's what they
call a lot of...
artisans.
What?
He sent us to a storeroom.
He changes the order of the acts...
without notice!
And he took our names
off the marquee...
to make his name bigger.
And who packs the theater?
You or Medel?
But our act is good!
Sure. That's why everybody
comes to see Cantinflas.
How can they come to
see us if we get no billing!
I'm not spending on publicity
for perfect strangers.
We have our audience.
People who can't
afford the admission.
Is that what you think?
All right!
I respect...
All ideas are respectable...
Be they...
itty bitty or idiotic.
What?
Nothing. Nothing.
Listen, clown!
You'd better start thinking
of other characters.
I'm getting bored
with this little bum!
Damn it!
Well. Why don't you talk
to Mondragon?
That would only make
the problem worse.
Then how about changing
the character?
Never! Cantinflas is Cantinflas!
Mario, what we need is for
people to come to see us.
Do you have another one?
No, I'm out.
Do you want a newspaper?
Cantinflas! What are you doing here?
Well, we work here now.
Great!
More or less.
Nobody comes to see us.
What do you expect?
You have to announce
it on the front page!
Sure. With what dough?
If you want, I can cry it out.
Really?
Of course, my horse!
Wait. Here goes!
Coming soon!
Don't miss it!
Who's that?
A friend who's going to help us.
Yeah? How?
In the words of the poet,
who never said a thing...
because he had no time...
either we act like what we are...
or like gentlemen.
Sometimes I need a dictionary
to understand you.
People listening to me...
I stand before you...
and you across from me...
And that is a truth
that nobody can deny.
And now I wonder...
Why am I here?
And my answer comes
to me right away.
I am here, because
I am nowhere else!
And because you called me.
And if the people call me...
then the people must
know why they did so.
Unlike someone...
who's name I do
not wish to name...
but I am looking at him...
I don't represent any Union.
And I don't represent any Union...
because I alone represent myself.
Because, as the saying goes...
Better to be alone...
than in bad company.
And you may wonder...
Is this tender youth, who
looks so distinguished...
with pleasing and
regular features...
able to bring the ship
to safe harbor?
Can he skirt all the dangers...
along the route to happiness?
Leaving us safe and sound?
And this same fellow...
who by the way...
is yours truly...
will answer you...
that despite my tender years...
I am tough as nails.
And above all...
I want to do justice...
and give the people
what the people need.
And I, unlike some others...
I will give you bread!
Lots of bread...
not crumbs, as they
have always given you!
I don't want them around at all!
I can't understand why
you agreed to that!
But Manuel.
I accepted because
of union politicking!
And you expect to compete with
the Lirico Theater like that?
The Follies...
is not for the Tent Show crowd.
What are you afraid of, Manuel?
Afraid?
I pity them!
3 days before the press conference
Churubusco Studios
There's the rub, man!
Damn it! Cut!
Cut!
Listen, Mario. I don't know how
you're used to working, but here...
you have to stick to the script!
I only improvise to improve
the dialogue.
Why?
Just do your job!
Precisely.
Not a word outside the script!
Ready? Camera!
Lights!
Silence, please, everyone!
There's the rub, Scene 21 take 7.
And...
Action!
This man has been hiding
behind a false name...
and I will prove it.
Let's see, little man.
What's your trade?
A way with words.
You're a fool!
Don't insult me!
Mr. Judge, I pro...
Step outside, man!
Step outside!
It makes me mad, Mr. Judge.
He insulted me
And you are the big shot here...
that you should have to...
Step outside, man! Why
don't you go outside?
Let me leave, sir.
You are right. Please excuse me.
You are excused.
Now answer the question!
Didn't I answer you already?
What is your name?
Alright. No need to yell.
Which one do you want?
The first one or the one after that?
There you go!
Yes, sir! And there's the rub!
Let it be known...
that this man...
had a name first and
another one after that.
Members of the jury,
you are informed...
that this man has masqueraded
as Cantinflas...
to conceal his identity.
You've got that backward, man!
Cantinflas first...
The thing is that,
afterwards, you know?
They look at you and
this and that, you see?
And a man has his feelings,
so then Don Mario...
That's what I said!
Oh! All right! Sorry, old man.
Who are you calling old man?
Cut!
Alright then.
Let's cut for lunch.
One hour everyone, please!
If this little actor keeps this up...
the movie will be a major flop!
Relax, sir.
I'm telling you!
A huge flop!
Jacques Gelman is a good
friend of mine, Mario.
And he is very interested
in your career.
He wants to help you grow.
I don't like to be exploited.
What matters is to have control.
I need complete creative freedom.
You have the talent.
I have the money.
If we team up...
Cantinflas will be...
the biggest comedian
on the continent.
With total freedom?
Of course!
I guarantee a gold mine!
Alright, Jacques.
And if a sacrifice is called for...
I can always give up
my share and take yours!
Neither Blood nor Sand
Scene 77 take 7! And...
Action!
Money is everything in life.
Who told you that?
What do you mean who? Life!
What life? What do
you know about life?
Don't I?
You innocent babe.
Life, mister, must be seized as...
you know. Money, all things
considered, of course...
Look, when I talk physiologically
and dealing with a situation...
we might call physiological.
Because money as
Spearshaker said...
Who's Spearshaker?
That's the one.
Shakespeare!
That was his cousin!
The one from Toluca.
What cousin from Toluca! Cutl!
Now what!
What's the matter?
It was going fine!
You don't know your lines, Mario!
Obviously! That's the way I am!
I can't work like that, Mario!
I remind you that I'm in
charge of this film.
I leave nothing to improvisation!
Can you imagine me improvising?
We owe it all to the
screenplay, Mario!
Every word is there for a reason!
And we can't go changing
them at will!
You're fired!
On the set of "The Unknown Policeman"
Alright, now!
Where the heck is my coffee?
Mario, do you need anything?
Here? Gabriel, is this is my light?
No. Over here?
Let's get started.
Ready, Mr. Figueroa?
Yes, sir!
Ready. Roll it!
Rolling!
Slate it!
Action!
At your service, chief!
Thus, Moreno joins the Major
Leagues of entertainment...
not only as a performer...
but also as a director.
What's wrong? Aren't you glad?
Yes. Of course I am.
Our life has changed completely!
Yes.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
The more you work
the less I have you.
If you're not filming,
you're on tour.
And now with your appointment...
to the Actors Guild...
you spend all day at the office.
There's the rub!
It's not one thing or the other...
Stop it already, Mario!
I miss you.
And every time I want to talk
about us, you start fooling around.
But Valita...
My pretty Russian.
You know I do it all for you.
I don't know if I'm talking
to you or to Cantinflas.
I miss you, Mario. You!
My husband!
Not Cantinflas!
How can you say that?
You don't understand.
I told you we shouldn't have
moved to this house.
It's huge!
What am I going to do here?
I'll feel even lonelier!
No. Lonely?
I'm afraid.
Valita...
I love you!
I love you with all my heart!
And we will be together always.
Really?
Always!
I need to go.
See you later.
Mario, stop looking at your watch.
They'll think you
aren't comfortable.
And they would be right.
They are all scoundrels here.
As leader of the Actors Guild...
you have to be in good terms with
the other union heads.
I'm not suspicious of anybody...
But I mistrust everybody, Jorge.
Silence please!
Fidel. It's an honor
to raise this glass...
and wish you a long life
as head of the CTM!
Cheers!
Who's that dummy?
One of Fidel's men.
They say he's the next head
of the Film Workers Union.
Then we'll be screwed!
Am I right?
2 days before the press conference
Moreno-Ivanova residence
Valita!
What's the matter?
What happened?
Where is the help?
Aurora!
I sent them away.
I don't want to see anyone.
Valita. How can I help you?
Help me?
I needed you all this time!
Especially today!
I needed you today!
We had assembly and...
Gosh! The doctor's appointment!
I forgot.
Forgive me.
What did he say?
What did he tell you, Valita?
That...
This can't be!
There must be a mistake!
We can't have any children.
We can't!
If I talk to you like this.
In this paternal tone,
like a father to a son...
who has turned out to be a devil...
Honestly, I am talking
with no holds barred.
Because you are a devil
I have grown fond of...
a very charming devil...
a really cool devil!
Don't get me wrong...
ll believe anything can be fixed.
That's what I needed...
A good soul like yours...
so I could cry!
Because one who can cry,
is saved!
Don't cry, man!
Don't cry, my little devil!
Can't you see that
your tears burn?
Don't cry, my little devil!
Act like a man!
Buck up!
Or else you'll make me cry, too.
Besides, what don't you understand?
Why are you crying?
Why don't you pull
yourself together?
Work. Work purifies!
Have you ever worked?
I've never worked, but I hope...
to retire very soon.
Cut and print!
Very good! Very good!
Are you sure you don't
want another take?
Not at all! What for?
With Cantinflas and Don Andrs Soler...
it's top notch, man!
Right, guys?
Yes!
Mario! Everyone be here
tomorrow at seven!
Can someone remove my horns, please?
Start without me tomorrow.
I'll be a little late.
Why?
I'm godfather at a christening.
How's Valentina doing?
Down in the dumps!
Excuse me.
Well...
This baptism comes at a bad time.
I couldn't get out of it.
Luckily we finished early today.
Go take care of her, pamper
her, surprise her.
Thank you, Miguel.
Alright.
Ok, a word with the art department
over here, please.
National Actors Guild
When I ran for representative
of my fellow actors...
they ask me what I would
do to benefit the members.
In our quest for transparency...
we denounce the embezzlement
and misuse of funds...
done by...
Salvador Carrillo...
which left the country's film
industry all tangled up.
I won't stand for this!
Shut up! Sit down! Order!
Here and now...
we propose the creation
of a new union...
to put an end to the private
dealings of this band of thieves!
Stop! This is intolerable!
You're corrupt, Carrillo!
Third rate entertainer!
Thief!
Order! Calm down! Order!
They hit you where it hurts, man!
We're with you, Mario!
Thank you, Jorge.
There's power in numbers.
Do you want a steak?
For your eye?
Only if it's well done.
Get ready, guys!
Here they come!
No, no! Don't shoot!
What is it, Gabriel?
It's El Indio!
What's up, you sons of guns?
Don't tell me you were going
to have a shootout without me?
Come in, com padre!
President Avila Camacho asked the
leaders to settle their differences...
through peaceful dialogue.
However...
Moreno organized a mass march
which was joined by the workers...
of Churubusco Studios
and the Actors Guild...
Celebrities such as...
Miroslava Stern...
Carito Granado, Jorge Mondragon...
Emilio Indio Fernandez...
Meche Barba...
Agustin Insulsa, Mapy Cortez...
Tito Guizar, Dolores del Rio...
Ernesto Alonso,
Fanny Kauffman Vitola...
Gabriel Figueroa...
Pedro Armendariz, Sofia Alvarez...
Fernando Soto Mantequilla...
Gloria Marin, Jorge Negrete...
Maria Flix...
Andrs Soler and Lupita Tovar
joined this march.
The March of Stars brought
immediate results.
The president supported the
coexistence of both Unions...
which meant the end of Salvador
Carrillo's monopoly of power.
Mario Moreno is getting a lot of
attention from gossip columnists...
since he has frequently
been seen together with...
Miroslava Stern,
the star of the film...
Don't listen to that nonsense!
It's just work.
Do you want sugar?
1 day before the press conference
Just look at this scene!
The creme de la creme
of Mexican cinema!
I toast to Mario Moreno!
Our Leader!
The one who fights
for the benefit others!
My colleagues, I apologize.
Clearly the gentleman
is in no condition...
I found you in the gutter, Mario!
Don't you remember?
I picked you up out of the mud!
Don't you recognize me?
Don't you recognize me?
I heard you had a falling out
with Manolin...
but this is neither
the time nor the place!
When is the place?
We"ll talk tomorrow.
When is the time?
We'll talk tomorrow.
Do you need money?
Money!
Money!
That's all you have, Mario.
Money...
your buildings, and your cars...
and your ranches!
But, you know what?
We"ll talk tomorrow.
There's something I have
that you never will!
What's that?
Children!
So keep your damn money!
Let the party continue!
You know him
Let the party continue!
Thanks. Thanks.
Don Mario, a pleasure!
A photo!
I'm telling you...
If I see your brother-in-law
here, I'll have him thrown out!
I don't think he gives a hoot
about your mural!
You're on his side?
Tell me...
Valentina, so nice to see you.
How are you?
Mario, are you ready
for the inauguration?
As always!
And you?
Take it easy, Mario.
They are ready to cut the ribbon.
Ladies and gentlemen...
we are here to
inaugurate this mural.
Valentina! Where are you going?
Let me go! I don't want to stay here!
Wait! Where are you going?
Let me take you home.
No, no! You don't understand!
I don't want to be with you anymore!
I can't. I don't know you.
But I'm the same.
Look at you!
Look! Look at that mural!
Whose side are you on?
You're surrounded by
unscrupulous people!
And you are the worst!
You betray the one
who loves you!
Valita...
Let go of me! I
I've had it up to here with you!
I can't take it anymore!
I can't take it anymore!
What am I saying?
What am I doing!
What am I saying?
Put it here man.
There's the rub, man!
Thank you for coming.
What's all this?
My way of telling you I'm back.
And this time it's for good.
If you screw up and own up...
it shows courage to
shoulder the blame.
And there's the rub.
What do you think of that, babe?
How long will you be away?
As long as you wish, Valita.
Because this time,
you're coming with me!
I won't shoot a single scene,
unless you're by my side.
My pretty Russian!
I'm going to ask two things of you.
No "Cantinflas-ing" in English.
Very well, my love!
And pamper me a lot.
I promise!
All the time!
Around The World in 80 days
There's the rub, man!
Golden Globes
Estanislao Schilinsky ended
his days in the "Actors Home"...
founded by Mario Moreno.
Miguel M. Delgado directed 139 films,
including almost all of Cantinflas'.
Jaques Gelman Produced
many of Cantinflas' films.
He amassed a large art collection...
which is on exhibition at the
Metropolitan Museum of New York...
Around the world in 80 days
won 5 Oscars...
including Best Picture...
the highest award a Producer can win.
Mike Todd and Liz Taylor
married in 1957, in Acapulco,
Mario was their witness.
Mike Todd died a year later.
His plane, the "Lucky Liz" crashed
in March of 1958
Valentina died in 1966.
Mario was with his wife
until the end.
Mario Moreno continued
making films all of his life.
Always as Cantinflas.
He died in 1993.
Cutl!
It's a wrap!
Perfect!