Antonio R. Frausto

Antonio R. Frausto

Born: September 20, 1897
Died: January 29, 1954
in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Antonio R. Frausto (1897–1954) was a Mexican film actor. A leading character actor he became a familiar face during the Golden age of Mexican cinema, appearing more than ninety films. He played the nineteenth century dictator of MexicoPorfirio Díaz on screen several times.

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El enamorado
Title: El enamorado
Released: September 5, 1952
Type: Movie
Martin retired from his job as a hero because of his marriage to Rosario, a beautiful and ambitious girl who passed through the workshop where he works. However, Martin has to return in principle to help a friend from robbers.
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Far from Heaven
Title: Far from Heaven
Character: Tachito
Released: February 27, 1952
Type: Movie
Pedro Gonzalez first gets into trouble as part of a criminal gang and then works honourably to become rich. Money is his undoing allowing him to become a womanizer and drinker, almost losing his wife. Finally he rejoins her, they have a son and he pays for his mistakes.
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Cuatro noches contigo
Title: Cuatro noches contigo
Character: Marinero
Released: February 1, 1952
Type: Movie
Traveling salesman meets a young woman who's running away from home, and helps her evade detectives who are tracking her.
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Canasta Uruguaya
Title: Canasta Uruguaya
Character: Notario
Released: November 1, 1951
Type: Movie
Screwball comedy about country girl who inherits a fortune.
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María Montecristo
Title: María Montecristo
Character: Tomás
Released: May 16, 1951
Type: Movie
Rich woman manouevres in secret to restore her dead father's good reputation.
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El Siete Machos
Title: El Siete Machos
Character: Jefe municipal
Released: February 5, 1951
Type: Movie
Rosario, the niece of the rancher, returns to the ranch after ten years of absence. She takes in Margarito, a worker at the ranch, who is immediately smitten by her. Rosario is rescued from a runaway horse by the Seven Men, an outlaw a la Robin Hood that steals from the rich and gives to the poor. He also happens to be the twin brother of Margarito, unbeknownst to him. The confusion between Margarito and the Seven Men generates great comical situations in the film.
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El Cristo de mi Cabecera
Title: El Cristo de mi Cabecera
Character: Señor alcalde
Released: January 3, 1951
Type: Movie
1830s, guerrillas in the hills resisting the French occupation. Meanwhile, their leader has a French officer and another guy chasing after his fiancé, and...
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By the False Door
Title: By the False Door
Character: Tirso
Released: November 16, 1950
Type: Movie
Bernardo is in love with Adela and although she does not belong, he has always helped her family although they only care about money and not the virtues of man.
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Over the Waves
Title: Over the Waves
Character: Porfirio Díaz
Released: September 13, 1950
Type: Movie
The life of the musician Juventino Rosas, who despite his talent lived an existence of misfortune and poverty.
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Anacleto Gets Divorced
Title: Anacleto Gets Divorced
Released: September 7, 1950
Type: Movie
Anacleto and Baldomira are a couple who have problems because of gossip from their compadre who wants Baldomira. The marriage is separated for a short time because they realize that they love each other.
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The Possession
Title: The Possession
Released: January 1, 1950
Type: Movie
Two old friends get hinky with each other over the deed to a tract of land, and their children's engagement gets broken over it.
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The Black Sheep
Title: The Black Sheep
Character: Nicho
Released: December 24, 1949
Type: Movie
The Trevino family tries to overcome the irresponsible behavior of Don Cruz, an erratic father with numerous defects that contrast with his son Silvano, a young kid man that is incapable of passing judgment on his own father.
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La hija del penal
Title: La hija del penal
Released: November 9, 1949
Type: Movie
A young woman who was born and grew up on an island prison-colony decides to move to the island and try life in the real world. Romance, bad luck and astonishing coincidences wait in her path.
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La Mujer Que Yo Perdí
Title: La Mujer Que Yo Perdí
Character: Jefe Político
Released: July 12, 1949
Type: Movie
A political revolutionary fights against injustice, his adoring wife by his side. But only in her death does he realize the depth of her love for him and their country. A dramatic romance from the 23 film library of the most iconic classic Mexican film and recording star, Pedro Infante.
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Midnight
Title: Midnight
Character: Onofre, director de orquesta
Released: April 28, 1949
Type: Movie
A villain has his cronies kidnap a teacher and pretends to be him, teaching in a hidden town.
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Angelitos negros
Title: Angelitos negros
Character: Laureano
Released: November 19, 1948
Type: Movie
Starring Mexican star Pedro Infante, "Black Angels" is about a couple formed by a beautiful woman and a singer, both white, who are parents of a black girl. The woman blames him, but the girl will suffer the racist treatment from her own mother. Mexican version of the famous novel by Fannie Hurst "Imitation of Life"
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The Cockfighter
Title: The Cockfighter
Released: October 27, 1948
Type: Movie
In Michoacan in the 1920s, Gabriel, a young farmer and champion cockfighter, finds himself in violent opposition to Roman, who not only wants to beat Gabriel's fighting cock, but to steal Gabriel's wife Rosa.
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Rosenda
Title: Rosenda
Character: Chema, Bandido
Released: October 20, 1948
Type: Movie
A ruffian sends his assistant to force a peasant girl to marry him, but while he is bringing her to him, he falls in love with her.
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Mystery in Mexico
Title: Mystery in Mexico
Character: Señor Gómez
Released: August 21, 1948
Type: Movie
Insurance detective Steve Hastings is sent by his company to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent. His first lead is the agent's fetching sister, Victoria, whom he trails to Mexico City. After charming his way into her confidence, Steve helps Vicki unravel the mystery.
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Los Tres Huastecos
Title: Los Tres Huastecos
Character: Don Damián
Released: August 5, 1948
Type: Movie
This is the story of three brothers (a priest, a soldier and an outlaw) that are raised separately by their godfathers once their mother dies. They cross their paths again when the soldier and the priest move into two towns near the town the outlaw lives in. The drama will unfold once the three brothers meet each other.
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Yo soy tu padre
Title: Yo soy tu padre
Character: Inspector
Released: January 1, 1948
Type: Movie
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Los tres García
Title: Los tres García
Character: Mayor Don Cosme
Released: August 15, 1947
Type: Movie
Ruled by a tough grandma, the Garcías are three charro cousins who fall in love with young American-born Lupita and fight for her love until grandma quiets them.
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Vuelven los García
Title: Vuelven los García
Character: Mayor Don Cosme
Released: August 15, 1947
Type: Movie
Ruled by a tough grandma, the Garcías are three charro cousins who fall in love with young American-born Lupita and fight for her love until grandma quiets them.
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Cuando lloran los valientes
Title: Cuando lloran los valientes
Character: Don Isauro
Released: January 8, 1947
Type: Movie
A farmer is in love during revolutionary times.
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Tragic Weddings
Title: Tragic Weddings
Released: May 30, 1946
Type: Movie
Romantic triangles, rural/hacienda setting.
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México de mis recuerdos
Title: México de mis recuerdos
Character: Don Porfirio Díaz
Released: April 6, 1944
Type: Movie
After listening to the waltz "Carmelita", dedicated to his wife, President Diaz instructs Don Susanito seeking the composer Chucho Flores to give her a piano. Don Susanito located Chucho, a bohemian who lives drunk and surrounded by poets and artists. Don Susanito was named patron protector of artists and aspiring young stars of the stage, which leads to a series of adventures in the middle of songs, dances and loves.
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A Letter of Love
Title: A Letter of Love
Character: Aguirre
Released: November 20, 1943
Type: Movie
Moments before he will be executed by the French Intervention Army, the liberal leader reads a love letter by his girlfriend. His memories provide the poetic pictures of this romantic historical drama.
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El rayo del sur
Title: El rayo del sur
Released: September 30, 1943
Type: Movie
Latter part of the career of Padre Morelos, the 18th/19th century military leader. Sequel to... um... El Padre Morelos.
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Doña Bárbara
Title: Doña Bárbara
Character: Antonio Sandoval
Released: September 16, 1943
Type: Movie
A woman hardened by her past now runs a ranch she acquired through manipulation and bribery.
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El padre Morelos
Title: El padre Morelos
Released: April 22, 1943
Type: Movie
Biography of early-1800s Mexican priest/statesman.
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Así se quiere en Jalisco
Title: Así se quiere en Jalisco
Released: November 13, 1942
Type: Movie
Romantic triangle, land-owner and two employees.
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Amanecer ranchero
Title: Amanecer ranchero
Released: August 29, 1942
Type: Movie
The old massa dies and his son comes home to take over the hacienda. Things are going to be a whole lot different now; he's overturning all the old social order. A-a-and...
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Alejandra
Title: Alejandra
Character: Tomás
Released: July 2, 1942
Type: Movie
There's a lot of confusion about who Alejandra's parents are, and until those questions are resolved, she may not be able to get married.
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When the Children are Gone
Title: When the Children are Gone
Character: Francisco Paz (Pancho)
Released: July 30, 1941
Type: Movie
Unjustly accused of theft, the noble Raimundo is forced to leave his paternal home. A new incident, caused by the ambition of his brother José, causes Raimundo to be disowned by his girlfriend María and by his father, the just and strict Don Pepe. The only one who believes in Raimundo is his mother, Dona Lupita, a woman who suffers deeply because of the wrong decisions of her children.
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La Vuelta Del Charro Negro
Title: La Vuelta Del Charro Negro
Released: June 18, 1941
Type: Movie
Lone Ranger style heroic adventure, number two in a four-movie series.
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You’re Missing the Point
Title: You’re Missing the Point
Character: Defensor
Released: September 11, 1940
Type: Movie
Cantinflas, the boyfriend of the servant of a rich industrial man, gets into the house in order to kill a mad dog. Suddenly this man appears so the servant tells him that Cantinflas is his wife's brother (Leonardo), who had been lost for years. The rich man then remembers that his father in law's testament could only be paid when all brothers get together, so treats Cantinflas, a real bum, as a king.
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Los apuros de Narciso
Title: Los apuros de Narciso
Released: July 19, 1940
Type: Movie
A 1940 film directed by Enrique Herrera.
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La bestia negra
Title: La bestia negra
Character: Manrique
Released: May 13, 1939
Type: Movie
Comedy/drama about railroad workers.
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Every Madman to His Specialty
Title: Every Madman to His Specialty
Character: Serafin del Monte
Released: April 28, 1939
Type: Movie
Julio Cesar (Enrique Herrera), writer of soap operas, is very upset nerves. Dr. Jimenez (Alberto Galán) recommends an institution that will give he a therapy to cure these scares. To avoid exposure to bad publicity, is camouflaged by the pseudonym Justiniano Conquian . By chance, a taxidermist (Joaquin Pardavé) also named. His case is different: it is a millionaire heir heritage potential, but will only be legally recognized if it meets a peculiar condition in the will, having to spend a whole month in the gloomy castle Conquian, competing with other heirs of fortune. Dr. Jimenez is bribed by a cousin of Justinian to send the false Conquian scares Castle into thinking that is the sanatorium.
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The Coward
Title: The Coward
Character: Juancho
Released: March 21, 1939
Type: Movie
Alberto is born in wartime, where his father dies a hero. He grows up effeminate. His mother sends him to military college where Fernando bullies him, but they become friends. When war comes, he has to face his fears.
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The Girls Aunt
Title: The Girls Aunt
Character: Chema
Released: December 31, 1938
Type: Movie
Two middle-aged no-goodniks are trying to marry two young ladies; two age-appropriate young men concoct a scheme to prevent it, which involves one of them masquerading as the young ladies' aunt.
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Hombres del mar
Title: Hombres del mar
Character: Nicanor
Released: October 27, 1938
Type: Movie
A 1938 film.
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México lindo
Title: México lindo
Character: Mamerto
Released: September 28, 1938
Type: Movie
The film of the thousand dancers, of the enchanting songs, of the sets that are splurge of luxury and beauty.
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Canción del alma
Title: Canción del alma
Released: February 7, 1938
Type: Movie
Jose and Esperanza got married just before the Revolution blew up, and they got separated in the chaos, each assuming the other was dead. Six or eight years later...
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La Adelita
Title: La Adelita
Released: November 7, 1937
Type: Movie
Beautiful peasant girl runs afoul of her landlord's horny son and he poisons the well between her and her fiance, so she runs away and joins the Revolution.
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Así es mi tierra
Title: Así es mi tierra
Character: General
Released: September 15, 1937
Type: Movie
With revolutionary Mexico as a backdrop, a successful local rancher returns triumphant from the war to the praise of townsfolk, and "El General" is ready to take a wife. However the senorita of choice already has fallen for a secret admirer, and a boyhood rival who is threatened by the General's popularity in turn plots against his life.
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The Imposter
Title: The Imposter
Released: January 1, 1937
Type: Movie
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Let's Go with Pancho Villa!
Title: Let's Go with Pancho Villa!
Character: Don Tiburcio Maya
Released: December 31, 1936
Type: Movie
The 1910 Mexican Revolution is on its way when six brave peasants, known as "Los Leones de San Pablo", decide to join Pancho Villa's army and help end the suffering in their community by assisting in the struggle. Together, they will endure the tragedies and hardships of a civil war.
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El Tesoro De Pancho Villa
Title: El Tesoro De Pancho Villa
Released: September 13, 1935
Type: Movie
After Villa's death, one of his soldiers goes to reclaim a treasure that he helped to bury.
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El rayo de Sinaloa
Title: El rayo de Sinaloa
Released: January 1, 1935
Type: Movie
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Juarez and Maximilian
Title: Juarez and Maximilian
Released: June 28, 1934
Type: Movie
The story of Mexican President Benito Juárez and the emperor Maximilian of Habsburg and the empress Carlota.
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El compadre Mendoza
Title: El compadre Mendoza
Character: Gen. Felipe Nieto
Released: April 5, 1934
Type: Movie
In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the landowner Mendoza manages to get along with both the government and the revolutionary group. For the former, he is a supporter of Huerta. For the latter, he is a Zapata supporter. Depending on the political preference of whoever visits him at his hacienda, he has portraits of Huerta or Zapata put up, and organizes a party in honor of his visitors. However, time goes by and the situation becomes untenable. For whom will he take sides?
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Enemigos
Title: Enemigos
Character: Mayordomo
Released: January 11, 1934
Type: Movie
The bride of a Federale colonel rejects him on their wedding night, and begins extramarital relations with a strapping young leader of the peasant revolution against which the colonel is fighting.
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El tigre de Yautepec
Title: El tigre de Yautepec
Character: El Rayado
Released: December 14, 1933
Type: Movie
Costume-drama, 1840s: bandits prey on the town of Yautepec for over twenty years.
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The Lark
Title: The Lark
Character: Tacho Ramírez
Released: August 30, 1933
Type: Movie
A 1933 film.
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Prisoner 13
Title: Prisoner 13
Character: Enrique Madariaga
Released: May 31, 1933
Type: Movie
Colonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannered young man. Having been promoted to a higher rank of power amidst the Mexican Revolution, the indulgent and corrupt Colonel accepts a bribe to free a revolutionary, Felipe Martinez, from his prison. Martinez has been sentenced to execution at the hands of a firing squad. Carrasco asks to have the revolutionary replaced by absolutely anyone. In a twist of fate, that anyone turns out to be his own long lost son Juan. Upon receiving this news, Marta races to the prison and explains the predicament to Carrasco. He subsequently desperately attempts to prevent the gunning down of his son by his very own government officials.
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The Crying Woman
Title: The Crying Woman
Character: Francisco - criado
Released: March 31, 1933
Type: Movie
Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.
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Shadow of Pancho Villa
Title: Shadow of Pancho Villa
Character: Pantaleón
Released: February 8, 1933
Type: Movie
A 1933 film.
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Hand to Hand
Title: Hand to Hand
Character: Antonio (as A. Frausto)
Released: December 10, 1932
Type: Movie
A 1932 film.
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Santa
Title: Santa
Character: Fabián
Released: March 30, 1932
Type: Movie
Santa is a beautiful and very humble young girl living in Chimalistac, a small and quiet spot south of the 1930's Mexico City. After Santa is cheated by arrogant soldier Marcelino, she's rejected by her family and friends and expelled of Chimalistac. Santa finds shelter in a whorehouse and becomes a cinic and bitter woman, mistreated by bullfighter "Jarameno" and silently loved by blind pianist Hipólito.