Manolo Fábregas

Manolo Fábregas

Born: July 15, 1921
Died: February 4, 1996
in Vigo, Spain
Manolo Fábregas, Manuel Sánchez Navarro, fue un actor mexicano de origen español, nieto de Virginia Fábregas. Se le recuerda también como actor, director y productor teatral y se le reconoce como un artista que se empeñó en montar en México los mejores musicales de Broadway y Londres.

Movies for Manolo Fábregas...

Lagunilla 2
Title: Lagunilla 2
Character: Don Abel
Released: March 31, 1982
Type: Movie
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Lagunilla, mi barrio
Title: Lagunilla, mi barrio
Released: May 17, 1981
Type: Movie
After 42 years of working as an antiquarian , Abel is fired by the children of his recently deceased employer; however, after this unexpected situation that leaves him in solitude and with little chance to get a new job, he decides to start again as antiques dealer in the popular Lagunilla market . There he will find real friends ; a humble life and, above all , a new opportunity to fall in love regardless of social differences.
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México de mis amores
Title: México de mis amores
Released: October 12, 1979
Type: Movie
Anthology of clips from classic-era Mexican films, with reality-footage of elderly actors discussing their memories of the period.
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Broken Flag
Title: Broken Flag
Character: Ing. Eduardo Vallejo Arizpe
Released: June 21, 1979
Type: Movie
When a group of young filmmakers witness and film a crime of passion, the most outrageous blackmail of the century begins. By means of a fantastic plan, the filmmakers send to the murderer, a financial and industrial big shot, a copy of the movie that incriminates him and they demand him an improvement of the standard of living for the working class.
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National Mechanics
Title: National Mechanics
Character: Eufemio
Released: December 28, 1972
Type: Movie
A mechanic takes his family to a car race and a series of events occur which brings problems, betrayals, violence and the unexpected death of an elderly person.
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Espérame en Siberia, vida mía
Title: Espérame en Siberia, vida mía
Released: August 11, 1971
Type: Movie
Debauched playboy has a hypochondriac streak and an unscrupulous doctor that profits from it.
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La hermana Trinquete
Title: La hermana Trinquete
Released: September 3, 1970
Type: Movie
Career-thief hides from the police by joining a convent.
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Two Mules for Sister Sara
Title: Two Mules for Sister Sara
Character: Colonel Beltran
Released: March 2, 1970
Type: Movie
When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.
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Persiguelas y... alcanzalas
Title: Persiguelas y... alcanzalas
Released: October 2, 1969
Type: Movie
After a millionaire playboy is murdered, police enlist a look-alike of the victim to impersonate him in a sting operation.
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The Candy Man
Title: The Candy Man
Character: Lt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas)
Released: February 1, 1969
Type: Movie
An American actress travels to Mexico to make a movie and brings her daughter with her. Upon arriving in Mexico, she is spotted by a drug dealer who also heads a kidnapping ring. He plants one of his drug-addicted "customers" with the actress as her nanny in order to be kidnap the child for ransom, but things don't work out as planned.
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The Island of the Dinosaurs
Title: The Island of the Dinosaurs
Character: Professor
Released: March 15, 1967
Type: Movie
A group of scientists in search of lost Atlantis are plane wrecked on an uncharted island full of stock footage monsters fresh from One Million BC. Occasionally we get an original papier mache monster peaking out from behind an alcove, but for the most part this is typical Mexican filmmaking for the period. With Armond Silvestre and Alma Delia Fuentes.
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Despedida de soltera
Title: Despedida de soltera
Released: February 10, 1966
Type: Movie
Five young women hold a weekend-long bachelorette party for their engaged girlfriend.
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The Trial of the Vivanco Ladies
Title: The Trial of the Vivanco Ladies
Character: José Saldaña / Ernestito
Released: January 18, 1961
Type: Movie
After being arrested the two adorable grannies spend some time in jail and then stand trial for the robberies they've committed.
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Dormitorio para señoritas
Title: Dormitorio para señoritas
Released: May 11, 1960
Type: Movie
Young lawyer is mistaken for music professor and goes to live at a boarding school for young women.
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The Vivanco Ladies
Title: The Vivanco Ladies
Character: Inspector
Released: April 9, 1959
Type: Movie
Two women of lesser descent are dedicated to stealing to support their brother's daughter.
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El derecho a la vida
Title: El derecho a la vida
Character: Dr. Luis Cordova
Released: January 22, 1959
Type: Movie
Four interlocking stories about pregnancy all intersecting in an obstetrician's office.
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Préstame tu cuerpo
Title: Préstame tu cuerpo
Character: Manuel
Released: April 1, 1958
Type: Movie
Heaven Can Wait scenario; a young woman dies forty years ahead of schedule because her guardian angel made a mistake... so the divine powers that be put her back on earth in a new body.
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Arm in Arm Down the Street
Title: Arm in Arm Down the Street
Character: Alberto
Released: February 2, 1956
Type: Movie
Unhappy young married couple argue and almost break up their marriage.
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El charro inmortal
Title: El charro inmortal
Character: narrator (voice only)
Released: December 8, 1955
Type: Movie
Film clips spanning the career of recently deceased actor-singer Jorge Negrete, with a small amount of documentary footage and some exclusive-to-here tributes.
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La mujer ajena
Title: La mujer ajena
Released: October 26, 1955
Type: Movie
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Padre contra hijo
Title: Padre contra hijo
Character: Juan de Dios
Released: August 23, 1955
Type: Movie
Eloisa works hard, sewing, to his son Juan de Dios. He learns that he is the bastard son of Cecilio, who owns almost a whole town named: San Juan de Dios, Durango.
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The Medallion of Crime
Title: The Medallion of Crime
Character: Raúl González
Released: June 22, 1955
Type: Movie
Going out for a drink with the guys after work, a salaryman get in over his head with a gangster's moll and a murder.
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X Murderer
Title: X Murderer
Character: Carlos Encinas / Asesino X
Released: March 18, 1955
Type: Movie
A murderer turns himself to the police, but claims amnesia and insists he's unable to tell them anything about his crime.
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La visita que no tocó el timbre
Title: La visita que no tocó el timbre
Character: Juan Villanova
Released: September 11, 1954
Type: Movie
Two underachieving brothers take responsibility for an abandoned baby.
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Las tres Elenas
Title: Las tres Elenas
Released: April 15, 1954
Type: Movie
A woman married to a renowned doctor confesses to her mother that she has fallen in love with her daughter's young boyfriend.
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Reportaje
Title: Reportaje
Character: Rafael Galindo, reporter
Released: November 13, 1953
Type: Movie
Reporters compete for cash prize awarded for biggest scoop on New Year's Eve.
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Captain Scarlett
Title: Captain Scarlett
Character: The Duke de Corlaine
Released: September 12, 1953
Type: Movie
Captain Scarlett rescues Princess Maria from being abducted while travelling. She's not exactly grateful. He finds out that she is to be married to a man she doesn't like, so Captain Scarlet attempts to help her but winds up in prison for his efforts. He escapes and finally helps the reluctant bride who winds up joining Captain Scarlett and his sidekick and they become something along the lines of the three musketeers.
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No te ofendas, Beatriz
Title: No te ofendas, Beatriz
Released: May 21, 1953
Type: Movie
Young couple looks for a way to wiggle out of the marriage their parents have arranged for them.
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Pompeyo el conquistador
Title: Pompeyo el conquistador
Released: January 21, 1953
Type: Movie
Timid guy creates an alter-ego who will get tough with people while he continues being gentle and jolly.
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La sexta carrera
Title: La sexta carrera
Released: January 1, 1953
Type: Movie
Mexican feature film
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Las interesadas
Title: Las interesadas
Released: October 31, 1952
Type: Movie
Three young women sharing an apartment take in a man they injured in a car accident; while he's recovering, they also make friends with a homeless man. And then...
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La miel se fue de la luna
Title: La miel se fue de la luna
Character: Raul (as Manolo Fábregas)
Released: May 2, 1952
Type: Movie
Dr. Pablo, something womanizer, going to marry with Mini and cheats África, singer and his lover, telling her to wait while she is on tour in Cuba. With her, he poses as a friend industrial, Ricardo and his intention is not to see her again. While Africa is out he marries Mini, which proves to be terribly jealous. Complications ensue when Africa returns to Mexico and start searching for the fake Richard. By chance a friend of Mini will be in a beauty salon and this ensures she can take to "Ricardo" because is "a friend of her husband". A typical sitcom with a blistering pace.
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The Martyr of Calvary
Title: The Martyr of Calvary
Character: Judas
Released: April 2, 1952
Type: Movie
The life of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, his miracles, the Sermon on the Mount and his death on the cross.
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Dancing, salón de baile
Title: Dancing, salón de baile
Released: February 5, 1952
Type: Movie
Mambo nightclub is a front for gangster activity.
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Mujeres sin mañana
Title: Mujeres sin mañana
Character: Willy Stevens
Released: September 5, 1951
Type: Movie
Loosely-plotted melodrama about five "hostesses" and the owners of a waterfront nightclub.
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Arrabalera
Title: Arrabalera
Character: Felipe
Released: April 4, 1951
Type: Movie
Working-class girl marries rich playboy, gets implicated in his criminal activities.
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La noche del sábado
Title: La noche del sábado
Character: Príncipe Florencio
Released: December 29, 1950
Type: Movie
In Rome, a beautiful young model named Donina is hired by a sculptor, Leonardo, inspired her to do a statue he hopes will be his masterpiece. The striking statue of Prince Florencio, heir to the throne of Preslavia, who presented at the banquet in his villa in Rome. Soon their beauty is all the rage across the country, the girl is the feeling of the moment and decides to leave with her ​​prince, leaving behind all his life, including his daughter, who leaves her under the protection of Leonardo.
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De mujer a mujer
Title: De mujer a mujer
Character: Javier
Released: September 13, 1950
Type: Movie
As every year, the happy marriage of Luis and Isabel wakes up ready to celebrate her onomastics her and that of her daughter, unaware that the day reserves a tragic twist in the destiny of their lives, because the girl dies in a fatal accident. The impression is so strong that Isabel becomes mad until the point of being confined in a sanatorium. And looking for her health, the doctor forbids Luis to see his wife. He can only get news from her via Emilia, the young nurse who cares for Isabel.
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Perez Family
Title: Perez Family
Character: Luis Robles del Valle
Released: May 4, 1949
Type: Movie
Gumaro Pérez must fulfill all the whims of his wife, who is sworn lady of society even though the Pérez are not a wealthy family. In order not to look bad with his wife, Gumaro asks for a loan, but when he receives it, all his co-workers take it from him since he owes everyone money.
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Llegada de noche
Title: Llegada de noche
Character: Fernando
Released: January 1, 1949
Type: Movie
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Dueña y señora
Title: Dueña y señora
Released: November 20, 1948
Type: Movie
After his wife dies, the master of the house can... maybe... acknowledge that he had children with the houseekeeper. But will he?
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Yo soy tu padre
Title: Yo soy tu padre
Character: Paco
Released: January 1, 1948
Type: Movie
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El tigre de Jalisco
Title: El tigre de Jalisco
Released: March 7, 1947
Type: Movie
A very ordinary little mook is manipulated into posing as a notorious bandit.
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Ocho hombres y una mujer
Title: Ocho hombres y una mujer
Released: April 18, 1946
Type: Movie
Eight shipwrecked men do the Robinson Crusoe thing on an uninhabited island... and then they're joined by an aviatrix whose plane conks out in their airspace.
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La culpable
Title: La culpable
Character: Carlos
Released: January 1, 1946
Type: Movie
Mexican movie
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La casa de la zorra
Title: La casa de la zorra
Released: December 6, 1945
Type: Movie
The owner of an illegal gambling casino witnesses all the problems in the life of her dissolute son and finally acts in a way that'll help him rehabilitate himself.
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La mujer legítima
Title: La mujer legítima
Character: Ángel
Released: November 25, 1945
Type: Movie
Widower wants to remarry, but his adult children are slow to warm to his new wife. One daughter in particular tries very hard to discredit her in his eyes.
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La mujer legítima
Title: La mujer legítima
Character: Cristina
Released: November 25, 1945
Type: Movie
Widower wants to remarry, but his adult children are slow to warm to his new wife. One daughter in particular tries very hard to discredit her in his eyes.
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The White Monk
Title: The White Monk
Character: Piero
Released: October 6, 1945
Type: Movie
In an Italian monastery during the XIII century, a white image appears sculpted by Fray Paracleto humble mystically and sew clothes. Besides a mysterious woman appears Orsina Galata. She tells her story to the Father Provincial and thus dates back to his past.
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The Barracks
Title: The Barracks
Character: Tonet
Released: May 27, 1945
Type: Movie
The film chronicles the adventures of a peasant family of the late nineteenth century to push through his work with the opposition and hatred of the rest of the villagers.
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Like All Mothers
Title: Like All Mothers
Released: May 11, 1945
Type: Movie
The story of a single mother and her children, and the lives that cross their paths.
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El Intruso
Title: El Intruso
Released: January 1, 1944
Type: Movie
A man discovers that the second child he is expecting is the product of his wife's infidelity, who dies in childbirth. The boy, named Alberto, is treated as if he were a servant. His brother José Manuel, on the other hand, is treated well and all his whims are fulfilled and therefore he becomes lazy and irresponsible.
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Dark Angel
Title: Dark Angel
Character: grown Jorge
Released: August 12, 1942
Type: Movie
Despite the strange death of Jorge's previous wives, Elisa decides to marry him.
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Del rancho a la capital
Title: Del rancho a la capital
Released: May 29, 1942
Type: Movie
Rich city family is close to bankruptcy; rich country cousins come to visit.
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A Macabre Legacy
Title: A Macabre Legacy
Character: Tato (as Sanchez Navarro)
Released: November 29, 1939
Type: Movie
A plastic surgeon goes mad when he discovers that his wife have an affair. He fakes her death and disfigure her and locks her in the cellar.
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Una luz en mi camino
Title: Una luz en mi camino
Released: February 1, 1939
Type: Movie
A blind songwriter struggles to get his work published, and meanwhile a girl he's sweet on disappears from his life when her employer puts the moves on her.
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El Cementerio De Las Aguilas
Title: El Cementerio De Las Aguilas
Character: Fernando Montes de Oca / Vicente Suárez
Released: December 12, 1938
Type: Movie
Historical drama, French occupation of the 1830s.
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Beloved Mother
Title: Beloved Mother
Released: May 10, 1935
Type: Movie