The Life of Carlos Gardel


The Life of Carlos Gardel is a 1939 Argentine musical film of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema directed by Alberto de Zavalía and starring Hugo del Carril, Delia Garces and Elsa O'Connor.

Production

The film premiered in Buenos Aires on May 24, 1939. It is a biopic, portraying the life of the French-born tango singer Carlos Gardel who became a popular film star in Argentina and the United States. The film was a major success, due largely to the lasting popularity of Gardel following his sudden death in an airplane crash four years before. The film boosted the careers of its stars, and was part of what became known as the Golden Age of Argentine Cinema.

Cast