Now offering an original vintage movie photo. This is an original photograph, not a modern reproduction or re-print.

Artist portrayed: MIGUEL DE MOLINA
Year / Country: Ca. 1950, ARGENTINA
Photo measures approx.: 7" x 9" 1/2, printed on single weight paper with glossy finish
Condition: Very Good
Ref #: O-111

Inscribed on back: Miguel de Molina que no puede con su genio grita ¡gitano él!  rápido... mi equipaje... que me esperan los chicos de la prensa,.. Vivo... eh... Con Luisa Pericet coreógrafa y Rogelio Janfret

Comments: Born in Malaga on 10 April 1908, Miguel Frías de Molina, artistically known as Miguel de Molina, was a Spanish 'copla' singer and actor who made his name in the 'tablaos' (flamenco clubs) and theatres of Madrid during the early 1930s. His big break came in 1933, when he participated in a production of El Testamento Gitano alongside Soledad Miralles, a Gypsy dancer who, at that time, was enjoying an intense career on both sides of the Atlantic. However, his career in Spain would come to a grinding halt during the Spanish Civil War, and he was eventually forced into exile in Buenos Aires in 1942.

Miguel de Molina was raised by his mother and four aunts, and from an early age he began to develop homosexual orientation. During his teenage years, Molina moved to Algeciras and began working as a cleaner in a brothel, and later, as a PR for a flamenco tablao. It was at this time that he realised his own artistic potential. The young singer possessed a unique personality and a voice that was perfectly suited to the Spanish 'copla' songs.

Molina headed to Madrid, where he gained a reputation for popularising songs such as La Bien Pagá and Ojos Verdes, the latter being one of the most famous Spanish coplas.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, the controversial singer showed an allegiance to the Republicans, which made him a target of the regime. Following his arrest, the singer was imprisoned because of his association with the Loyalists, and for his homosexual tendencies, which he openly flouted. On his release from custody, Molina headed to Argentina, where he became a success of the stage and screen, although his homosexuality would eventually see him banished from the country. He set up home in Mexico, but returned to Argentina after a pardon from Eva Perón, and continued to enjoy a successful career there until he retired in 1960.

Miguel de Molina never returned to live in Spain. He died in Buenos Aires in 1993.

The Fine Print:

Provenance: You're bidding on original photographs which come from a press photo archive from Uruguay which dates back to about 1930 onwards. The images are in generally fine condition and have been in storage for a long time. They are now being sold off one by one or in groups depending to our criteria. These images where originally distributed in minimum quantities around the world at the time and most copies have been lost or damaged during time, each copy from this collection is therefore quite rare and in many cases even unique. This kind of vintage photographic images are not only a great thing to own but also a great investment. You are now able to own a piece of history through this great photography memorabilia.

Sometimes these photos were used by newspapers, magazines etc. and as such might possibly show trimmed borders, editing touch-ups, writing on back, etc. Please check the images shown as they are from the actual item offered. You might be able to see any and all details (What You See Is What You Get).

Copyright: By purchasing a photo or a group of photos from us, copyright does not transfer. We are selling these photos as collectibles only from collector to collector and no copyright is implied.

Important: We only deal on vintage original collectible papers. As such this is not a modern reproduction or computer generated print. This is an original period photographic print.

Shipping: Price is based upon actual cost, we ship from Uruguay where the photos are, through FedEx International Priority which offers a fantastic shipping record.
So shipping cost is as follows:

1 up to 100 similar items via FedEx International Priority: US$ 15 to USA, CANADA and Americas, US$ 20 to EUROPE and US$ 25 to the rest of the World.