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The Englishman of the Bones (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Englishman of the Bones' (Spanish:'El ingls de los gesos') is a 1940 Argentine drama film based on a novel of the same name.
Production
The 79-minute black and white drama was directed for Lumiton by Carlos Hugo Christensen.
Christiansen (19141999) was a poet, short story writer, journalist and playwright who became an assistant film director in 1939.
This was one of the first films where he was credited as director.
The script was written by Christensen based on the novel of the same name written by Benito Lynch.
Music was by George Andreani and cinematography by Jos Mara Beltrn.
It was released in Argentina on 4 September 1940.
The film 'El ingls de los gesos' starred Arturo Garca Buhr, Anita Jordn and Pedro Maratea.
Synopsis
'El ingls de los gesos' tells of a hopeless love between an English anthropologist and a gaucho girl.
The Englishman, who has come to study fossils, must return to his homeland.
The film treats the novel with respect, and provides a true interpretation.
Reception
'La Nacin' said of the film that the simple plot had been well handled. The adaptation retained the extraordinary sense of scenery and drama.
Manrupe and Portela said that despite the very slow action and the poor book, the film maintains interest because of good performances.
Some elements of the framing and montage foreshadow the director's later style.
Cast
The cast includes:
* Arturo Garca Buhr
* Anita Jordn
* Pedro Maratea
* Elisardo Santalla
* Raimundo Pastore
* Tito Alonso
* Aurelia Ferrer
* Herminia Mancini
* Alfredo Jordan
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Category:1940 films
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