Leopoldo Torres Ríos
Known for
Directing
Born
December 26, 1899
Birthplace
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died
April 10, 1960 (aged 60)
Biography
Leopoldo Torres Ríos was an Argentine film director, one of the pioneers of Argentine cinema. He directed 37 films, between 1923 and 1959, including three silent films. He was characterized by his intimate gaze and his rejection of openly commercial films. He was also a photographer, tango lyricist and journalist. He was the father of the iconic film director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Best known work
Return to the Nest
1938
Pelota de trapo
1948
Edad difícil
1956
The Crime of Oribe
1950
Adiós Buenos Aires
1938
En cuerpo y alma
1953
El juego del amor y del azar
1944
Santos Vega vuelve
1947
El hijo del crack
1953
Lo que le pasó a Reynoso
1937Filmography
2024
Mi padre y yoas (Material de Archivo)
1959
What We LoveDirector, Writer, Music
1959
Virgin fieldScript, Director
1958
Demasiado jóvenesDirector, Writer
1956
Edad difícilWriter, Director
1955
Lo que le pasó a ReynosoWriter, Director, Producer
1954
Faithful LoveDirector
1953
El hijo del crackDirector, Writer
1953
En cuerpo y almaWriter, Director
1952
The CrossroadsWriter, Director
1950
El regresoWriter, Director, Producer
1950
The Crime of OribeDirector, Producer
1949
El nieto de CongreveDirector, Writer
1949
Pantalones CortosDirector
1949
El hombre de las sorpresasDirector
1949
El hijo de la calleDirector, Producer, Writer
1948
Romance sin palabrasScreenplay, Director
1948
Pelota de trapoWriter, Director
1947
El hombre del sábadoDirector
1947
Santos Vega vuelveWriter, Director
1947
La mujer más honesta del mundoDirector, Writer
1946
La tía de CarlosDirector, Songs, Screenplay
1944
El juego del amor y del azarWriter, Director
1944
La danza de la fortunaWriter
1943
La piel de zapaWriter