Talk to anyone that is familiar with Mexican television and film and a familiar name that most people will know (even some of the young ones) will be Pedro Infante. He was Mexico’s biggest idol as an actor and a recording artist. To this day his fame and love from his public have not been matched by any other Mexican artist to this day. In our house growing up, especially during the holiday season, Pedro Infante films would fill our nights with joy.

Pedro Infante was well known for being a hopeless romantic, a good friend, son, and father. He was always the good-looking macho singer with a heart of gold. His natural talent and charisma gave him the ability to create international award-winning performances. He appealed to both Men and Women alike. Men wanted to be like him, and women wanted to be with someone like him (or just him). Audiences also found themselves able to connect with him with things from their everyday lives. After his death, his popularity increased, creating a new generation of fans.

This month, join Canela.TV on all its platforms to celebrate Pedro Infante’s Birthday in the best way possible. By enjoying some of his best films. Below is a list of some of the films that will be available. When it comes to the history of Mexican cinema, these are some films that you should be watching.

EL ENAMORADO

Starring: Pedro Infante, Sarita Montiel and Armando Silvestre

Synopsis: Martin Corona finds love and promises his wife he will not use guns anymore until his enemies drag him back to the fight.

AHI VIENE MARTIN CORONA

Starring: Pedro Infante, Sarita Montiel and Armando Silvestre.

Synopsis: A vigilante hero from northern Mexico solves the problems of the oppressed.

LA VIDA DE PEDRO INFANTE

Starring: Pedro Infante, Maricruz Olivier, and Begoña Palacios.

Synopsis: Based on Pedro Infante’s life. His beginnings, successes, his love for aircrafts, his love life, and tragic death.

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ESCUELA DE RATEROS

Starring: Pedro Infante and Yolanda Varela.

Synopsis: Infante plays a double role as Victor Valdez, a clumsy movie star, and Raul Hernandez, a poor but charismatic baker who has fallen in disgrace after his bread basket was thrown to the curve by pranksters. Victor gets shot and the police, in order to catch his killer who is suspected to be a jewel thief, get Raul, who is almost identical to Victor, to impersonate the dead actor and tell the press Victor survived the attack, when the bullet just grazed his arm.

CUIDADO CON EL AMOR

Starring: Pedro Infante, Elsa Aguirre, and Oscar Pulido.

Synopsis: Pedro, with the help of his father’s two best friends, looks for a buried treasure in a colonial hacienda.

2 TIPOS DE CUIDADO

Starring: Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete

Synopsis: In a little town located in a rural zone in Mexico during the 50’s, Jorge Bueno (Jorge Negrete) and Pedro Malo (Pedro Infante) are best friends. Pedro is in love with Maria, Jorge’s sister and Jorge is dating Rosario who is Pedro´s cousin. Jorge leaves town and returns after one year to find out his best friend married his girlfriend. This turns Jorge into a bitter person and his friendship with Pedro ends.

REPORTAJE

Starring: Pedro Infante, Carmen Sevilla, Tin Tan, Libertad Lamarque, Lola Flores, Pedro Vargas, Maria Felix, and Jorge Negrete.

Synopsis: Ridiculous and extravagant adventures happen when a man offers a big reward to the journalist that can find the best news.

GITANA TENÍAS QUE SER

Starring: Pedro Infante, and Carmen Sevilla.

Synopsis: A production company hires a Spanish movie star to film a movie in Mexico, and as the “love interest” they hire an unknown charro singer who is performing at the “Aqui es Jalisco” Bar. Their first meeting turns out to be a disaster and gets even worse since their pride and fears make them deny the love they feel for each other.