María Calvo - Actor Profile

María Calvo

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 14, 1892
Birth Place: Zaragoza, Spain

María Calvo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of María Calvo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of María Calvo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of María Calvo'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 Three Musketeers, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best María Calvo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from María Calvo's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Three Musketeers (1942) movie poster
★7.5

The Three Musketeers: Cantinflas and three friends return a stolen necklace to an actress who invites them to be extras at Clasa studios. Whil

The Three Musketeers

1942•Adventure
★7.5
Cantinflas Ruletero (1940) movie poster
★7.5

Cantinflas Ruletero: Cantinflas Ruletero is one of his most famous short films, where the great comedian acts as a taxi driver, making his pa

Cantinflas Ruletero

1940•Comedy
★6.9
Playing at Politics (1931) movie poster
★6.9

Playing at Politics: Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.

Playing at Politics

1931•Comedy
★6.0
The Will of the Dead Man (1930) movie poster
★6.0

The Will of the Dead Man: This is the Spanish-language version of The Cat Creeps, shot at the same time and on the same sets.

The Will of the Dead Man

1930•Horror
★5.7
La reina de la opereta (1946) movie poster
★5.7

La reina de la opereta: Mario marries Blanca, the queen of operetta, but after their daughter is born, they separate and she leaves on a world t

La reina de la opereta

1946•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie María Calvo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1946 La reina de la opereta Nana de Blanquita (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Felipe Derblay, el herrero - Flop Similar →
1942 The Three Musketeers Estefania, doncella Super Hit Similar →
1940 Hombre o demonio - Flop Similar →
1940 Cantinflas Ruletero - Super Hit Similar →
1935 Angelina, o El honor de un brigadier Mother Superior Flop Similar →
1933 Una viuda romántica Maria Pepa Flop Similar →
1931 Playing at Politics - Hit Similar →
1931 The soul of the party Señora Guerrero Flop Similar →
1930 Sevilla de mis Amores Lulu Laponco Flop Similar →
1930 The Will of the Dead Man Susana Average Similar →
1930 Common Clay - Flop Similar →
1930 Bold Love - Flop Similar →
1930 Estrellados La Mamà Rosas Flop Similar →

María Calvo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of María Calvo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María Calvo is "The Three Musketeers" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has María Calvo acted in?

María Calvo has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by María Calvo?

Other notable films include "Cantinflas Ruletero", "Playing at Politics", and "The Will of the Dead Man".

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