José Bohr
Biography: Born in Germany on November 3, 1901 under the name of Joseph Bohr Elzer, the young José Bohr arrived with his family to colonize southern Chile in 1904. It was in the city of Punta Arenas where he began his precocious cinematographic and musical career, composing songs including the hymn "Punta Arenas", playing the piano for silent films and making his first film works before he was in his twenties. After emigrating to Santiago in 1921, he went to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, hired by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a documentary. Later he settled in Buenos Aires, where he composed a good part of the 200 songs that swelled the popular songbook of the time, such as "Y tenía un lunar", "Cascabelito" and "Pero hay una melena", as well as advertising tangos for music houses. He performed for the first time in the United States in 1925, starring in the musical show Gaucho at the Paramount Theater in Broadway. In this country he rubbed shoulders with the stars of the big screen, enjoying bohemian life and success. Shortly thereafter, he starred in the first Spanish-language film produced in Hollywood, Sombras de gloria, for which he received a symbolic Oscar, since the category of best foreign film did not yet exist. In Mexico, where he moved in 1932 and became friends with renowned artists such as Luis Buñuel, Cantinflas and Jorge Negrete, he became one of the pioneers of cinema, shooting more than thirty films. It was there when, in 1936, Claudio Arrau starred in and interpreted the music for his film, which was about the life of Liszt. Upon his return to Chile in 1940, he served as general director of Chile Films and shot 16 films. He composed the music for all of them, as was usual in the sixty films he made during his lifetime. Some of his most famous films are Uno que ha sido marino, Si mis campos hablaran and El gran circo Chamorro. In addition to being named Illustrious Son of the city of Punta Arenas in 1976, the Government decorated him with the Bernardo O'Higgins Order of Merit. In the 1980s he settled in Denmark with his sons Daniel and Eduardo, also dedicated to film and music. He died on May 29, 1994 in Oslo, Norway.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 03, 1901
Deathday: May 29, 1994
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Ex-Flame
1930-11-19
Ex-Flame
Overview: A woman's uncontrollable jealousy over her husband's former girlfriend results in her losing not only her house but her young son is taken away from her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-11-19
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Si mis campos hablaran
1947-07-01
Si mis campos hablaran
Overview: Si mis campos hablaran is a 1947 Chilean film directed by José Bohr. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1947-07-01
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Rogue of the Rio Grande
1930-12-07
Rogue of the Rio Grande
Overview: El Malo, notorious Mexican bandit, forces the Mayor of Sierra Blanca, Seth Landport, to open the safe and turn over to him 2,000 pesos, which the bandit gives a promissory note for to the Mayor. Seth rushes to the cantina where Sheriff Rankin is drinking, and the sheriff posts a reward for the capture of El Malo. El Malo informs his men of the reward. The bandit and his sidekick, Pedro, visit the cantina where Pedro resumes a former acquaintance with Dolores, while El Malo has his attention directed to a tango being performed by Carmita. El Malo pushes her dancing partner aside and finishes the dance with Carmita. Since Seth's description of him is not accurate, El May visits the sheriff and promises to deliver the wanted bandit to the cantina the following night. THe following morning, El Malo and Pedro depart, and, halting their horses on a hill, view the stagecoach being held up by a trio of outlaws.
Genres: Action Comedy Music Romance Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-12-07
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Luponini (El terror de Chicago)
1935-01-02
Luponini (El terror de Chicago)
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Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1935-01-02
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Mi noche alegre
1920-01-29
Mi noche alegre
Overview: The film tells the adventures of a bohemian who, after a joyful bender, dreams delusions of grandeur that reality brings back down to earth.
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Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1920-01-29
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Marihuana El Monstruo Verde
1936-06-04
Marihuana El Monstruo Verde
Overview: Policeman goes undercover to bust drug-smuggling ring.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-06-04
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Thus is Life
1930-05-03
Thus is Life
Overview: A British ex-Grenadier Guards officer moves to America, but struggles to find work. After he is employed as a chauffeur to a wealthy family, he falls in love with his employer's daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-05-03
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Borrasca humana
1940-08-02
Borrasca humana
Overview: A 1940 film directed by José Bohr.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1940-08-02
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El último guapo
1947-04-15
El último guapo
Overview: Hercules, a poor individual earns his living as a walking street ad, carrying a gigantic advertising sign on his shoulders. His biggest concern is his daughter Leonor, who helps at home by working as a seamstress. Afflicted by the economic situation, Hercules gets a job as a casino watchman. There he must face a trio of mobsters and a kleptomaniac baroness who tries to seduce him with her vampire airs and whom Hercules ends up falling in love with.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1947-04-15
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Gentleman Burglar
1934-12-01
Gentleman Burglar
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1934-12-01
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Pacto con el Diablo (o el socio, Mr. Davis)
1929-01-01
Pacto con el Diablo (o el socio, Mr. Davis)
Overview: Juan is summoned by Goldenberg to offer him a job in the cheap business. To get away from him, Pardo evades his proposals justifying himself by saying that he must consult with his partner; who, in reality, does not exist. As the story progresses we can see how this partner, who is called Mr. Davis, takes on a life of his own inside Juan's mind.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-01-01
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Las cuatro plumas
1928-12-22
Las cuatro plumas
Overview: Venezuelan adaptation of The Four Featehr by A.E.W. Mason. A story of courage and redemption set in the British Empire's colonial era. When Harry Feversham resigns from his military post before a Sudan campaign, he's branded a coward and given four white feathers by his fiancée and friends. To prove his bravery, Harry embarks on a dangerous mission to Sudan to aid his comrades in secret. Overcoming peril and doubt, he redeems himself, eventually returning the feathers.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1928-12-22
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Los buenos samaritanos
1966-01-01
Los buenos samaritanos
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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