Arturo de Córdova
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Arturo de Córdova (Mérida, May 8, 1908 - Mexico City, November 3, 1973) was a Mexican actor. He made over one hundred films in all. Arturo García Rodríguez was born in Mérida, Yucatán. Most of Córdova's films were made in Mexico and he became a major motion picture actor in Latin America and Spain winning three Silver Ariel's and received four other nominations. Córdova starred in the several American films during the 1940s including For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), Frenchman's Creek (1944), Incendiary Blonde (1945), and New Orleans (1947).
Arturo de Córdova Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arturo de Córdova reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Arturo de Córdova's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Arturo de Córdova's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arturo de Córdova Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arturo de Córdova's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arturo de Córdova has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | México de mis amores | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | El profe | Señor Gobernador | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Gangster | Antonio Paredes / Tony Wall | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lawless Youth | Licenciado Luis Ordorica | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | This was Pedro Infante | Arturo de Córdova | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Wedding Dinner | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | My Son, the Hero | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales | Dr. Pablo Morales | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Love Your Neighbor | Nicolás Ramiro Diez | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Media Luz Los Tres | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | La ciudad de los niños | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Happy Year, My Love | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Golden Wedding | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | La herida luminosa | Dr. Enrique Molinos | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Basket of Mexican Tales | Pierre Duval | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Red Fish | Hugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Love in Four Parts | Arturo Celis | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Stranger on the Stairs | Alberto Nuñez | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | La entrega | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Reportaje | Bernardo, newspaper's owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Él | Francisco Galván de Montemayor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | When the Fog Lifts | Pablo | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Soledad's Shawl | Doctor Alberto Robles | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Te Sigo Esperando | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Absentee | Jorge de la Cueva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stronghold | Don Pedro Alvarez | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stolen Heaven | Doctor Carlos de la Vega | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | In the Palm of Your Hand | Professor Jaime Karin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Man Without a Face | Juan Carlos Lozano | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Yacht Isabel Arrived This Afternoon | Captain Mendoza | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Fascination | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Yo no elegí mi vida | Ernesto Ramírez | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Midnight | Daniel Benitez | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Passport to Rio | Ramón Machado | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Algo flota sobre el agua | Manuel | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | God Bless You | Mario Álvarez | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Kneeling Goddess | Antonio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | New Orleans | Nick Duquesne (as Arturo De Cordova) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cinco rostros de mujer | Roberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Last Adventure | Raúl Llanos | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Jungle of Fire | Luciano | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern | Arturo de Cordova | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Twilight | Alejandro Mangino | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hostages | Paul Breda | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Agustín | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Alejandra | Ricardo Ibáñez | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon! | Miguel | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | El secreto del sacerdote | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | ¡Que viene mi marido! | Lázaro Bermejo | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night of the Mayans | Uz | Average | Similar → |
Arturo de Córdova - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arturo de Córdova?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arturo de Córdova is "The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Arturo de Córdova acted in?
Arturo de Córdova has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arturo de Córdova?
Other notable films include "My Son, the Hero", "El profe", and "Él".