El día que me quieras

This film in my opinion is the best of Gardel's film. His scene where he sings "El Dia Que Me Quieras" is very sympathetic, possibly his most moving in all his films. He is more dramatic and his acting is superior to other work he had done. I enjoyed the story and the songs. highly recommended,

Carlos Gardel's own favorite film, "El día que me quieras", is one of the very best movies ever produced by a Hollywood studio. He did not live to see its success, but he was right. His genius as a composer, actor and singer emerges in this film that has never been out of circulation.

The video versions does not make any justice to this masterpiece since companies refuse to put money to get good prints (which do exist) for a good telecine.

Even in such poor conditions, the art of Carlos Gardel survives in this film and the soundtrack he recorded for both RCA Victor and EMI Odeon.

El Día que me Quieras (1935)

*** out of ****

Directed by John Reinhardt

With Carlos Gardel and Rosita Moreno

Simple Gardel film - and maybe the best known - where a son of a millionaire scape from his easy life for his love. A decent melodrama filmed in Paramount studios and being a kind of hit specially at the times of his death. Good performances and great songs like "El Dia que me quieras" and "Volver", which is easily remembered seeing Penelope Cruz singing'it in Almodovar's "Volver".

If you like tango, Argentina and a love story this movie is a must. The haunting voice of Gardel is something that will stay with you. Boy, what wouldn't I give to grow up in Buenos Aires in those time.

Although the plot is a tearful drama and would have deserved a much better script, some of Carlos Gardel songs worth viewing the film. The fact that it was released after Gardel's tragic death increased its popularity. Tito Lusiardo, who also appeared in Gardel's film Tango Bar, plays again the role of his friend. A young Astor Piazzolla appears in this film. He was supposed to join Carlos Gardel during the company tour, but his father didn't allow him to go, saving him from death. The story is about a rich man's son who wants to be a singer and marriages a dance girl. But life passes and success is reluctant to show up, causing money problems and leading to a tragic outcome. Carlos Gardel sings two of his most memorable tangos in this film: "El día que me quieras" and "Volver".