Cantinflas: Mexican Mirth-Maker
August 12 is the birthdate of the great Mexican stage and screen comedian Cantinflas (Mario Moreno, 1911-1993). Cantinflas is considered (and positioned himself as) the Charlie Chaplin of Mexico, but shares many traits in common with Groucho and Chico Marx, for his comedy was verbal as well as physical, incorporating punning, multiple meanings, and all […]