Alfonso Patiño Gómez

Director

Born: August 18, 1910 (66 years old)

Died: January 1, 1977

Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Biography

Alfonso Patiño Gómez (August 18, 1910 – 1977) was a Mexican journalist, producer, director, and screenwriter. He began his career in journalism, co-founding the newspaper La Prensa in 1928 and later establishing the film magazine Cine Gráfico in 1933. Transitioning to filmmaking, Patiño Gómez directed several films, including Los dos pilletes (1942) and Canta y no llores... (1949), which starred ranchera singer Irma Vila. His work often explored social themes and contributed to the development of Mexican cinema during the mid-20th century.

Filmography (8)

• The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955, ★ 7.3)
• Albur de amor (1947, ★ 5.4)
• Viajera (1952, ★ 6)
• Forgotten Faces (1952, ★ 6.7)
• Las canciones unidas (1960, ★ 6)
• Nosotras, las taquígrafas (1950, ★ 6)
• El amor no es ciego (1950, ★ 4.6)
• Los dos pilletes (1942, ★ 4.6)