The public will be able to find approximately 1,500 pieces belonging to the comedian Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes, “Cantinflas”, also known as the “Mexican Charles Chaplin”.
Among these collections are unpublished photographs taken by Adolf Hitler’s photographer, personal clothing, glasses, as confirmed to Televisa by the widow of his only son Mario Moreno Ivanoa Tita Marbez. “I am surprised by the collection of the author’s photos, it seems to me that they have a double value, because of the author of the photo I believe that in one of them is a photographer who took the photos of Hitler, so they already have a double historical burden , Don Mario, where the author came from, from the history of the author and there are very cool copies,” he said. “Cantinflas’ things belong to no one but the people of Mexico and the idea is to make them available to the people,” she added.
Derbez has not confirmed what the museum will be called or in which area of Mexico City it will be located. Although it is estimated that the official inauguration will take place in 2023, commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death.
In this way, Cantinflas will join other Mexican artistic figures who also have a museum, such as the painter Frida Kahlo or the singer Selena Quintanilla, considered the queen of Tex-Mex.
Who was Cantinflas?
Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” was born in the Mexican capital on August 12, 1911. His career as an actor began in 1937 when he starred in “No te deceives Corazón”.
This film was not the expected success, however, it opened more doors for Cantinflas to act in other films.
Four years later, Mario Moreno starred in There’s the detail, which became a box office success.
In 1956, the Mexican artist won a Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Comedy or Musical for his role in Around the World in 80 Days. This production also marked his Hollywood premiere.
Throughout his career as an actor, Cantinflas recorded a total of about 50 films between Mexico and the United States and catapulted Latin American humor to the world.
On April 20, 1993, Mario Moreno died of complications from lung cancer.
When his father died, his son Mario Moreno Ivanova was left as sole heir. He also died in 2017, so Tita Marbez, the widow of Moreno Ivanova, was named as universal heir.
