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Luis Saslavsky (April 21, 1903 – March 20, 1995) was an Argentine film director, screenwriter and film producer, and one of the influential directors in the Cinema of Argentina of the classic era.

Personal life

Saskavsky was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, to a Jewish family.

Career

He directed and wrote over 40 films between 1931 and 1979. He directed films such as Crimen a las tres in 1935 and wrote for films such as Allá en el Norte in 1973. He retired from the industry in 1979.

Death

He died in Buenos Aires, aged 91.

Filmography

• La fuga (1937)
• Black Crown
• Closed Door (1939)
• The House of Memories
• Démoniaque
• Ashes to the Wind (1942)
• Man to Man Talk
• Crimen a las tres
• The Phantom Lady (1945)
• Road of Hell (1946)
• Passport to Rio (1948)
• Story of a Bad Woman (1948)
• Stain in the Snow (1954)
• The She-Wolves (1957)
• This Desired Body (1959)
• The Balcony of the Moon (1962)

References

1. Travel Guide to the Jewish Caribbean and South America By Frank, Ben G., p.314

External links

• Luis Saslavsky at IMDb

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