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Manuel Romero

Manuel Romeo (September 21, 1891 – October 3, 1954 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine film director, screenwriter, dramatist and score composer, one of the most important figures of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. He directed and wrote over 50 films between 1931 and 1951 even composing the musical scores for several. He was a pioneer of Variety Theatre, and one of the few tango lyrical writers that has reached timeless classical success.

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Manuel Romero

El director de cine argentino Manuel Romero durante una filmación.

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Born
1891 · Buenos Aires.
Died
1954 · Buenos Aires.
Nationality
Argentina
Occupation
film director · comedy writer · composer · screenwriter · lyricist · playwright · film producer · librettist
Fields
tango
Languages
Spanish

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Manuel Romeo (September 21, 1891 – October 3, 1954 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine film director, screenwriter, dramatist and score composer, one of the most important figures of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. He directed and wrote over 50 films between 1931 and 1951 even composing the musical scores for several. He was a pioneer of Variety Theatre, and one of the few tango lyrical writers that has reached timeless classical success.

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Manuel Romero (1891–1954) was an Argentine comedy writer, composer and film director, among other activities. The comedy writer was born and died in Buenos Aires.

Genres include tango. Languages used include Spanish.

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