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Juan de Orduña in 1927
Born	Juan de Orduña y Fernández-Shaw 27 December 1900 Madrid, Spain
Died	3 February 1974 (age 73) Madrid, Spain

Juan de Orduña y Fernández-Shaw (born December 27, 1900 – died February 3, 1974) was a famous Spanish film director, writer, and actor. He was well-known for making movies that fit the ideas of the government in Spain at the time, led by Francisco Franco. He was a very important director during this period, when Spain was trying to be self-sufficient and not rely on other countries. He was especially known for his big historical films. One of his most successful movies was Madness for Love (1948), which was very popular.

Juan de Orduña's Early Life and Career

Juan de Orduña was born in Madrid, Spain. He started his career in the film industry as an actor. Later, he became a director and screenwriter. He made many films throughout his life.

Directing Historical Films

Juan de Orduña became famous for directing epic historical movies. These films often showed important moments in Spanish history. They were usually grand and dramatic. His movies were very popular with audiences in Spain.

Madness for Love (1948)

One of his most well-known films was Madness for Love, released in 1948. This movie was a huge success. It told a dramatic story from history. Many people went to see it, making it a big hit at the box office.

List of Films Directed by Juan de Orduña

Juan de Orduña directed many films during his career. Here is a list of some of them:

• Me has hecho perder el juicio (1973)
• Eusébio, la Pantera Negra (1973)
• El caserío (1972)
• El huésped del sevillano (1970)
• The Complete Idiot (1970)
• Bohemios (1969)
• La canción del olvido (1969)
• The Troublemaker (1969)
• Farewell to Marriage (1968)
• Maruxa (1968)
• Anónima de asesinos (1967)
• Abajo espera la muerte (1966)
• Aragonese Nobility (1965)
• Bochorno (1963)
• El amor de los amores (1962)
• Teresa de Jesús (1961)
• La tirana (1958)
• Música de ayer (1958)
• The Last Torch Song (1957)
• Father Cigarette (1955)
• Zalacaín el aventurero (1955)
• Cañas y barro (1954)
• Dawn of America (1951)
• The Lioness of Castille (1951)
• Agustina of Aragon (1950)
• Pequeñeces (1950)
• Tempestad en el alma (1949)
• Vendaval (1949)
• Mi enemigo el doctor (1948)
• Madness for Love (1948)
• Lola Leaves for the Ports (1947)
• Serenata española (1947)
• Un drama nuevo (1946)
• Leyenda de feria (1946)
• White Mission (1946)
• Ella, él y sus millones (1944)
• Life Begins at Midnight (1944)
• Yo no me caso (1944)
• Tuvo la culpa Adán (1944)
• Deliciosamente tontos (1943)
• Autumn Roses (1943)
• Nostalgia (1942)
• El frente de los suspiros (1942)
• Follow the Legion (1942)
• Porque te vi llorar (1941)
• Suite granadina (1940)
• Feria en Sevilla (1940)
• Una aventura de cine (1928)
• The Troublemaker (1924)

Legacy

Juan de Orduña passed away on February 3, 1974, in Madrid. He is remembered as an important figure in Spanish cinema. His historical films helped shape the movies of his time.

See also

In Spanish: Juan de Orduña para niños