| The Avengers | |
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| Directed by | John H. Auer |
| Written by | Lawrence Kimble and Æneas MacKenzie, based on the novel by Rex Beach, (Don Careless) |
| Produced by | John H. Auer |
| Starring |
John Carroll Fernando Lamas Adele Mara |
| Cinematography | Pablo Tabernero |
| Edited by | Mick Audsley |
| Music by | Nathan Scott |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Avengers is a 1950 American swashbuckler film and adventure film directed by John H. Auer and starring John Carroll, Fernando Lamas, and Adele Mara. The picture was shot on location in Argentina. [1]
Plot
In 17th-century colonial Argentina, while trying to find his father's murderer, the adventurer Francisco Suarez is confronted with Colonel Luis Corral, who tries to usurp the Governor's seat. The Colonel is supposed to marry Maria Moreno, with whom Suarez falls in love.
Cast
- John Carroll as Francisco Suarez/Don Careless
- Roberto Airaldi as Colonel Luis Corral
- Adele Mara as Maria Moreno
- Fernando Lamas as André LeBlanc
- Cecile Lezard as Pamela
- Mona Maris as Yvonne
- Juan Olaguivel as Sancho
- Vicente Padula as El Mocho/Hernandez
- Jorge Villoldo as Don Rafael Moreno
Production
The film was shot on location in Buenos Aires. Originally Dolores del Río was supposed to portray Maria Moreno, but she was replaced with Mara because of a dispute with Argentine First Lady Eva Perón, who was originally intended to appear in the film. [2]
References
- ^ Memorable Films of the Forties, p. 22
- ^ "The Avengers". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
External links
- The Avengers at IMDb
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- 1950 films
- 1950s historical adventure films
- American swashbuckler films
- Films based on American novels
- Films shot in Argentina
- Films set in the 17th century
- Films based on works by Rex Beach
- Films scored by Nathan Scott (composer)
- American historical adventure films
- American black-and-white films
- Films set in the Spanish Empire
- Films shot in Buenos Aires
- Films set in Buenos Aires
- 1950s English-language films
- 1950s American films
- Adventure film stubs
| The Avengers | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Directed by | John H. Auer |
| Written by | Lawrence Kimble and Æneas MacKenzie, based on the novel by Rex Beach, (Don Careless) |
| Produced by | John H. Auer |
| Starring |
John Carroll Fernando Lamas Adele Mara |
| Cinematography | Pablo Tabernero |
| Edited by | Mick Audsley |
| Music by | Nathan Scott |
Production company | |
Release date |
|
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Avengers is a 1950 American swashbuckler film and adventure film directed by John H. Auer and starring John Carroll, Fernando Lamas, and Adele Mara. The picture was shot on location in Argentina. [1]
Plot
In 17th-century colonial Argentina, while trying to find his father's murderer, the adventurer Francisco Suarez is confronted with Colonel Luis Corral, who tries to usurp the Governor's seat. The Colonel is supposed to marry Maria Moreno, with whom Suarez falls in love.
Cast
- John Carroll as Francisco Suarez/Don Careless
- Roberto Airaldi as Colonel Luis Corral
- Adele Mara as Maria Moreno
- Fernando Lamas as André LeBlanc
- Cecile Lezard as Pamela
- Mona Maris as Yvonne
- Juan Olaguivel as Sancho
- Vicente Padula as El Mocho/Hernandez
- Jorge Villoldo as Don Rafael Moreno
Production
The film was shot on location in Buenos Aires. Originally Dolores del Río was supposed to portray Maria Moreno, but she was replaced with Mara because of a dispute with Argentine First Lady Eva Perón, who was originally intended to appear in the film. [2]
References
- ^ Memorable Films of the Forties, p. 22
- ^ "The Avengers". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
External links
- The Avengers at IMDb
|
| This article about an adventure film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1950 films
- 1950s historical adventure films
- American swashbuckler films
- Films based on American novels
- Films shot in Argentina
- Films set in the 17th century
- Films based on works by Rex Beach
- Films scored by Nathan Scott (composer)
- American historical adventure films
- American black-and-white films
- Films set in the Spanish Empire
- Films shot in Buenos Aires
- Films set in Buenos Aires
- 1950s English-language films
- 1950s American films
- Adventure film stubs