Antonio R. Frausto
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: September 20, 1897
Place of Birth: San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Known For
Los tres huastecos
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.
El Siete Machos
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.
You’re Missing the Point
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.
The Three Garcías
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.
Angelitos Negros
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"
La Mujer Que Yo Perdí
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.
The Black Sheep
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.
Así es mi tierra
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.
Far from Heaven
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.
Así se quiere en Jalisco
Romantic triangle, land-owner and two employees.
Filmography
as Tachito
as Marinero
as Notario
as Tomás
as Jefe municipal
as Señor alcalde
as Tirso
as Porfirio Díaz
as Simón Oceguera
as Nicho
as Gumersindo
as Jefe Político
as Onofre, director de orquesta
as Laureano
as Chema, Bandido
as Señor Gómez
as Don Damián
as Inspector
as Mayor Don Cosme
as Mayor Don Cosme
as Don Isauro
as Juan de Dios
as Don Porfirio Díaz
as Aguirre
as Antonio Sandoval
as Tomás
as Francisco Paz (Pancho)
as Defensor
as Manrique
as Serafin del Monte
as Juancho
as Chema
as Nicanor
as Mamerto
as General
as Don Tiburcio Maya
as Martín Garatuza
as Gen. Felipe Nieto
as El Rayado
as Enrique Madariaga
as Francisco - criado
as Pantaleón
as Antonio (as A. Frausto)
as Fabián