Alejandro Galindo(1906-1999)
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
One of the most prolific and praised directors of the Golden Era of
Mexican Cinema, Galindo fell in love with movies at an early age. After
his family emigrated to Mexico City, young Alejandro studied to became
a dentist. Eventually, he abandoned medical school and traveled to
Hollywood, where he worked as a laboratory technician, editor,
assistant director and Spanish translator at MGM. After he worked with
director Gregory La Cava, Galindo
returned to Mexico in 1930. He worked on radio and as a screenwriter
for a few films. He made his debut as feature film director with
Almas rebeldes (1937). Galindo's
filmography is very extensive and includes comedy, film noir, horror
and drama. He was praised for films that reflex the complexities of
modern urban life.
Champion sans couronne (1946)
Una familia de tantas (1949)
and Espaldas mojadas (1955) are
among his most important films.
