Gregorio Walerstein

Gregorio Walerstein
Born
Gregorio Walerstein Weinstock

(1913-02-22)22 February 1913
Mexico City, Mexico
Died24 January 2002(2002-01-24) (aged 88)
Mexico City, Mexico
OccupationsFilm producer
Screenwriter
Years active1941–1989
ChildrenMauricio Walerstein (1945–2016)
RelativesMarcela Walerstein (granddaughter)

Gregorio Walerstein Weinstock (22 February 1913 – 24 January 2002) was a Mexican film producer and screenwriter of Jewish descent. He produced 193 films between 1941 and 1989. His productions include Ash Wednesday (1958), which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival, and La Valentina (1966), his last collaboration with actress María Félix. He also discovered actresses Flor Silvestre, Ofelia Montesco, and Hilda Aguirre.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Gregorio Walerstein Y Weinstock - Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Immigration Cards". FamilySearch. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  2. ↑ ʻAner, Nadav (2005). The Jewish People Policy Planning Institute Planning Assessment, 2004-2005. Gefen Publishing House Ltd. ISBN 9789652293466.
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  4. ↑ "IMDB.com: Awards for Ash Wednesday". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  5. ↑ Camacho, Alma Rosa (16 August 2009). "Flor Silvestre, estandarte de la música ranchera". Esto. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Arias Madrigal, Danilo (28 August 1963). "Artista por accidente: La bella Ofelia Montesco habla para 'La Nación'". La Nación. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "Hilda Aguirre, sube y sube". La Nación. 8 November 1967. Retrieved 5 January 2015.