List of Mexican films of the 1930s

A list of films produced in the Cinema of Mexico in the 1930s, ordered by year of release, from the year 1930 to 1939. For an alphabetical list of articles on Mexican films see Category:Mexican films.

1930s

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1930
¡Que viva México! Sergei Eisenstein Historical Drama An unfinished epic by Sergei Eisenstein, with later footage assembled into a truncated version.
1931
1932
El anónimo Fernando de Fuentes Gloria Iturbe, Carlos Orellana
Santa Antonio Moreno Lupita Tovar, Juan José Martínez Casado Melodrama First Mexican sound film. Based on Federico Gamboa's novel.
Una vida por otra John H. Auer Nancy Torres, Julio Villarreal
Zitari Miguel Contreras Torres Medea de Novara
1933
La llorona Ramón Peón Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zuri, Adriana Lamar Horror Based on the legend of a grieving woman turned vengeful spirit, it was the first Mexican horror film with sound.
La calandria Fernando de Fuentes Carmen Guerrero
En la cima del mundo Roberto Ricardo Juan Carlos Diego, Virginia Zuri, Paloma Christol
La noche del pecado Carlos Orellana
El prisionero trece Fernando de Fuentes
Revolución Miguel Contreras Torres Miguel Contreras Torres, Luis G. Barreiro
Sagrario Ramón Peón Ramón Pereda, Adriana Lamar and Julio Villarreal
El tigre de Yautepec Fernando de Fuentes
Sobre las olas Miguel Zacarías Adolfo Girón, Carmen Guerrero, René Cardona

1934

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Cruz Diablo Fernando de Fuentes
El fantasma del convento Fernando de Fuentes Enrique del Campo, Marta Roel, Carlos Villatoro, Victorio Blanco
Godfather Mendoza Fernando de Fuentes Alfredo del Diestro, Carmen Guerrero, Antonio R. Frausto, Luis G. Barreiro, Joaquin Busquets, Emma Roldán Historical Set during the Mexican Revolution, with elements of Mexican noir.
Juarez and Maximilian Miguel Contreras Torres Medea de Novara, Enrique Herrera, Antonio R. Frausto
Oro y plata Ramón Peón Carmen Guerrero, Adolfo Girón, Alfredo del Diestro
Two Monks Juan Bustillo Oro Víctor Urruchúa, Carlos Villatoro, Magda Haller, M. Beltrán de Heder, Emma Roldán Gothic Drama with elements of Psychological horror Explores the emotional and moral conflict of two monks who fall in love with the same woman.
La sangre manda José Bohr José Bohr, Virginia Fábregas
El pulpo humano Sara García
¡Viva México! Sara García
Janitzio Carlos Navarro Emilio Fernández, María Teresa Orozco, Gilberto González, Felipe de Flores, Max Langler, Adela Valdés
Mujeres sin alma Ramón Peón Consuelo Moreno, Alberto Martí, Juan Orol, Adela Sequeyro, Francisco Jambrina, Mercedes Moreno, Luis G. Barreiro
¿Quién mató a Eva? José Bohr José Bohr, Julio Villarreal, Miguel M. Delgado, Josefina Velez
The Woman of the Port Arcady Boytler Andrea Palma, Domingo Soler, Stella Inda Drama Inspired in the novel Le Port
El vuelo de la muerte Guillermo Calles Ramón Pereda, Sara García, Adriana Lamar Drama and Crime Centered around a woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving crime and betrayal.

1935

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Heroic Silence Ramón Peón Alfredo del Diestro, Emma Roldán, René Cardona Drama
Luponini (El terror de Chicago) José Bohr José Bohr, Anita Blanch, Carlos Villatoro, Isabelita Blanch, Maruja Gómez, Raúl Talán, Manuel Buendía, Arturo Manrique "Panseco" Police Drama
Sueño de amor José Bohr Claudio Arrau, Julieta Palavicini, Consuelo Frank, Elena D'Orgaz
Más allá de la muerte Adela Sequeyro Adela Sequeyro, Miguel Arenas, Mario Tenorio, Magda Haller, Jorge Cardeña Álvarez, Manuel Noriega, Manuel Buendía
Madre Querida Juan Orol Luisa María Morales, Alberto Martí, Antonio Licéaga, Juan Orol Drama
Martín Garatuza Gabriel Soria Leopoldo Ortín, Juan José Martínez Casado, Sofía Álvarez Historical A cunning man navigating betrayal and power in colonial Mexico.
The Mystery of the Ghastly Face Juan Bustillo Oro Carlos Villarías, Beatriz Ramos, Manuel Noriega Mystery Horror Centered around a chilling mystery involving a ghostly, pale-faced figure.
Rosario Miguel Zacarias Pedro Armendáriz, Gloria Morel, Fanny Schiller Drama Story of a young woman's emotional struggles as she faces love, sacrifice, and societal pressures.
La familia Dressel Fernando de Fuentes
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Ramón Peón Andrea Palma, Mimi Derba

1936

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Allá en el Rancho Grande Fernando de Fuentes Tito Guízar, Esther Fernández Musical comedy and ranchera genre. Considered to be the one that started the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.
Así es la mujer José Bohr José Bohr, Barry Norton, René Cardona, Sara García
Desfile deportivo Fernando de Fuentes
Irma la mala Raphael J. Sevilla Pedro Armendáriz, Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda
Juan Pistolas Roberto Curwood Raúl de Anda, Lucha Ruanova, Javier de la Parra
Judas Manuel R. Ojeda Josefina Escobedo, Carlos Villatoro, Víctor Urruchúa
María Elena Raphael J. Sevilla Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández
Malditas sean las mujeres Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda
Marihuana (El monstruo verde) Sara García
Mujeres de hoy Ramón Peón Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda, Victoria Blanco Comedy drama
Petróleo Fernando de Fuentes
Redes Fred Zinnemann Silvio Hernández, David Valle González, Rafael Hinojosa, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa Drama and Social Realism film Film about a fishing community's struggle against exploitation. Employing a non-professional cast and neorealist techniques.
Vámonos con Pancho Villa Fernando de Fuentes Fernando Soler, Pedro Armendàriz Historical Drama Depicts the Mexican Revolution through the eyes of soldiers who accompany the legendary bandit Pancho Villa.

1937

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
No te engañes corazón Miguel Contreras Torres Cantinflas, Carlos Orellana, Sara García, Estanislao Schillinsky Comedy Drama First Cantinflas film
Bajo el cielo de México Fernando de Fuentes David Silva
La paloma Miguel Contreras Torres Arturo de Córdova, Medea de Novara, Alfredo del Diestro
Come on Ponciano Gabriel Soria Consuelo Frank, Leopoldo Ortín, Carlos López Historical Drama and Comedy Follows the story of a man named Ponciano, who becomes involved in the turmoil and struggles of the Mexican Revolution.
Heads or Tails Arcady Boytler Mario Moreno (Cantinflas), Manuel Medel, Margarita Mora Drama Comedy Explores themes of nationalism and social conflict in post-revolutionary Mexico.
¡Esos hombres! Rolando Aguilar Adriana Lamar, Arturo de Córdova and Marina Tamayo
La honradez es un estorbo Juan Bustillo Oro Leopoldo Ortín, Gloria Morel
Las mujeres mandan Fernando de Fuentes Alfredo del Diestro, Marina Tamayo, Sara García
La Mancha de Sangre Adolfo Best Maugard Estela Inda
No basta ser madre Carlos Orellana, Sara García
Jalisco nunca pierde Chano Urueta Pedro Armendáriz, Esperanza Baur, Jorge Vélez, Rosita Lepe Comedy
Las cuatro milpas Ramón Pereda Pedro Armendáriz, Ramón Pereda, Adriana Lamar
No matarás (Suprema ley) Miguel Contreras Torres Adriana Lamar, Ramón Pereda Co-production with the United States
Nobody's Wife Adela Sequeyro Mario Tenorio, José Eduardo Pérez, Eduardo González Pliego Drama Exploring themes of love and societal expectations.
Poppy of the Road Juan Bustillo Oro, Antonio Guzmán Aguilera Tito Guizar, Andrea Palma, Pedro Armendáriz, Musical drama, with elements of romance Tells the story of a young woman’s struggles with love, betrayal, and her journey toward self-discovery.
Such Is My Country Arcady Boytler Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Mercedes Soler Comedy Mexican comedy film that humorously portrays the customs and culture of Mexico, reflecting the country's identity during the era.
Ave sin rumbo Roberto O'Quigley Andrea Palma, Armando Calvo
Águila o sol Arcady Boytler Cantinflas, Manuel Medel Drama with elements of family and reunion Polito Sol and siblings Adriana and Carmelo Águila are abandoned at birth, growing up as the "Águila o Sol" trio. Years later, Polito's father, Don Hipólito, finds them and reunites the family.

1938

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
La golondrina Miguel Contreras Torres Miguel Contreras Torres, Medea de Novara, Domingo Soler
Beautiful Mexico Ramón Pereda Adriana Lamar, Antonio R. Frausto Musical Portrays the beauty and culture of Mexico through a heartfelt story of love and national pride.
Diablillos de arrabal Adela Sequeyro José Emilio Pineda, Enrique Olivar, Alberto Islas, Antonio Mendoza Botello, Parkev Hussian, Saúl Zamora, Arturo Amaro Comedy
The Girl's Aunt Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé, Gloria Marín Comedy
Huapango Juan Bustillo Oro Gloria Morel, Enrique Herrera, Antonio R. Frausto Musical
Los millones de Chaflán Pedro Armendáriz
La Zandunga Fernando de Fuentes Lupe Vélez, Arturo de Córdova
Mi candidato Pedro Armendáriz, Esther Fernández
Canto a mi tierra José Bohr Pedro Armendáriz, Pedro Vargas
La Adelita Sabino Estrada Pedro Armendáriz
Siboney Juan Orol María Antonieta Pons, Juan Orol
While Mexico Sleeps Alejandro Galindo Arturo de Córdova, Gloria Morel, Miguel Arenas Crime
Dos cadetes René Cardona Sara García, Fernando Soler
El hotel de los chiflados Carlos Orellana
El rosario de Amozoc José Bohr Lupita Tovar, Carlos Orellana, Emilio Tuero
Padre de más de cuatro Sara García
Perjura Raphael J. Sevilla Sara García
Pescadores de perlas Sara García
Por mis pistolas José Bohr Sara García
Su adorable majadero Sara García
Sucedió en La Habana Ramón Peón Luana Alcañiz, Juan Torena, Rita Montaner, Carlos Orellana
La tía de las muchachas Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé and Gloria Marín

1939

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Café Concordia Alberto Gout Janet Alcoriza, David Silva, Tomás Perrín Drama
Every Madman to His Specialty Juan Bustillo Oro Enrique Herrera, Joaquín Pardavé, Gloria Marín Comedy mystery
Father's Entanglements Miguel Zacarías Leopoldo Ortín, Sara García, Julián Soler Comedy
Horse for Horse Juan Bustillo Oro Joaquín Pardavé, Consuelo Frank, Enrique Herrera Comedy
El indio Armando Vargas de la Maza Pedro Armendáriz, Consuelo Frank, Dolores Camarillo Drama
The Night of the Mayas Chano Urueta Isabela Corona, Arturo de Córdova, Stella Inda Drama
The Queen of the River René Cardona Domingo Soler, Pedro Armendáriz, Gloria Morel Drama
The Sign of Death Chano Urueta Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Elena D'Orgaz Mystery
Three Peasants on a Donkey José Benavides Carlos Orellana, Sara García, Joaquín Pardavé Comedy
With Villa's Veterans Raúl de Anda Domingo Soler, Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández War drama
Una luz en mi camino Pedro Armendáriz
La china Hilaria Roberto Curwood Pedro Armendáriz, Alicia Ortiz
Calumnia Francisco Elías Riquelme Carlos Orellana
In the Times of Don Porfirio Juan Bustillo Oro Fernando Soler, Marina Tamayo, Emilio Tuero, Joaquín Pardavé Musical
Mujeres y toros Carlos Orellana
Papacito lindo Fernando de Fuentes Sara García, Fernando Soler, Julián Soler, Manuel Noriega, Manolita Saval
El capitán aventurero Arcady Boytler Carlos Orellana, José Mojica, Manolita Saval
The Cemetery of the Eagles Luis Lezama Jorge Negrete, Margarita Mora and José Macip
The Coward René Cardona Julián Soler, Adria Delhort, Josefina Escobedo
The House of the Ogre Fernando de Fuentes
The Whip José Bohr José Bohr, Elena D'Orgaz, Domingo Soler
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