What were Pedro Infante’s favorite movies?

Pedro Infante had two favorite movies, which he did not like because of their plot, but because of the work he did on them (Photo: Twitter/@DinastiaInfante)

Pedro Infante He established himself as one of the favorite actors of the Mexican public and some of his films are cataloged as an essential part of the history of the country’s cinematography, as they were The forgotten either We poorbut none of these was his favoritebut were those projects that did feel proud of their performance.

Ishmael Rodriguezone of Pedro Infante’s close friends, was not only the filmmaker he trusted the most throughout his career, but he also became his confidant, with whom he shared his concerns, insecurities and likes.

According to Ismael in an interview, the Idol of Guamuchil came to reveal to him what his favorite moviesbut it was only about two and in both he was the protagonist.

This was the first time that Pedro played three characters and before his death he was preparing for a movie in which he would play seven (Photo: IMDb)
This was the first time that Pedro played three characters and before his death he was preparing for a movie in which he would play seven (Photo: IMDb)

The director assured that the Sinaloan never felt a predilection for any of the projects in which he participated, but that he was proud of what he had been able to do with some of his characters.

The first tape from which the Immortal Idol he was happy to have done was The Three Huastecs (1948), as he managed to play three characters at the same time and with different voices.

The actor’s challenge was that he had to play all three Andrade brotherswhich were physically identical, but their character was completely opposite, which causes repeated conflicts among them.

According to Ismael Rodríguez, Blanca Estela Pavón was Pedro's favorite actress (Photo: Facebook/El Ídolo Pedro Infante)
According to Ismael Rodríguez, Blanca Estela Pavón was Pedro’s favorite actress (Photo: Facebook/El Ídolo Pedro Infante)

In addition, according to Ismael, Pedro liked that in this project he was able to work with some of the actresses he most loved and admired: Sarah Garciawith whom he had a very bad relationship at first, and Blanca Estela Pavonwho was one of his most important dumbbells in the cinema.

It was from this movie and how much Pedro liked it that Rodríguez looked for a way to “please” his friend and began to devise a tape in which the interpreter of My darling will interpret seven characters at the same time; however, this project could not be carried out.

This film got six nominations at the Ariel Awards: for Best Adaptation and Best Film Editing, for Best Director and Best Screenplay for Ishmael Rodriguezby Best Leading Actor for Pedro Infante and Best Youth Role for María Eugenia Llamas for her role as Your date.

Pedro played a violinist in "On the waves" for which he was able to demonstrate his skills with the violin (Photo: INAH)
Pedro played a violinist in “On the waves” so he could demonstrate his skills with the violin (Photo: INAH)

Infante’s second favorite movie was On the waves (1950) also directed by Ismael Rodríguez and co-starring Beatrice Aguirre Y Andres Soler.

In several interviews, Pedro commented that this film was special for him since he played one of the most important Mexican musicians, Juventino Rosaswho until today is internationally recognized for his waltz Sobre las waves.

And it is that the actor, having prepared himself as a musician thanks to the love his father felt for his profession, led him to be a great admirer of Juventino Rosas, for which it was a honor interpret it, as stated.

Throughout his career, the histrion filmed more than 30 films, but he was truly proud of only some of them (Photo: Instagram/@pedroinfanteidolo)
Throughout his career, the histrion filmed more than 30 films, but he was truly proud of only some of them (Photo: Instagram/@pedroinfanteidolo)

This film was a complete success in theaters, as it was not only released in color, but also premiered in September 1950 at the Oak Theaterthe same place where the public was invited to celebrate the national holidays on the 15th with the music of the composer and the interpretation of Pedro.

On the Waves was acclaimed by critics as one of the best made historical films and with the best music direction.

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