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TCM Summer Under the Stars: Day Nineteen — Dolores del Rio

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Aug 18, 2020

One of the most beautiful things in the world. She was beautiful. She was elegant. She was sophisticated. She was Dolores del Rio. IN THE BEGINNING: Dolores del Rio was born María de los Dolores Asúnsolo López-Negrete on August 3, 1904, in Durango, Mexico. Her family was part of the local aristocrac read more

Classic Movie Travels: Dolores Del Rio – Mexico City and Hollywood

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 4, 2019

Classic Movie Travels: Dolores Del Rio the beautiful Dolores del Rio Individuals from all over the world have found success in Hollywood and Dolores del Rio was no exception. The first major female Latin American crossover star in Hollywood, she had a notable career in American cinema throughout th read more

Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz in LAS ABANDONADAS (1945)

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 18, 2015

It’s been my intention for a while now to dedicate some time to classic films from the golden age of Mexican Cinema, many of which I watched as a child on television much in the same manner as I did the Hollywood productions I fell in love with.  A few months back while researching topics for read more

Dolores Del Rio, All Beauty and Class

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 5, 2014

Following is a special, guest post by Fernando Silva.  You can visit Fernando’s FB page here.  ◊ When I read about this Hollywood’s Hispanic Heritage Blogathon, I was intrigued and also piqued. I wondered about which would be the outlook of the pieces written by American people, most of read more

Dolores Del Rio: Orchidaceous

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 6, 2014

Rumor had it that the dramatically beautiful Dolores Del Rio survived on a diet of orchids. Not doubt the reason for her hot-house beauty.  Caption, please. What is the Ordcidaceous Miss Del Rio thinking? Right now, I am a fan of her look. 2014 will be a year I take a look at her art. B read more

Precode Recipe 3# Dolores del Rio

Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Oct 16, 2013

Who would have thought this exotic icon was a domestic goddess as well: Dolores del Rio - Pecan Fudge     2 cups sugar 2/3 cup bitter chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla   Stir together the s read more

Precode Recipe 3# Dolores del Rio

Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Oct 16, 2013

Who would have thought this exotic icon was a domestic goddess as well: Dolores del Rio - Pecan Fudge     2 cups sugar 2/3 cup bitter chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla   Stir together the s read more

Silent Film Star: Dolores del Río. "Princess of México".

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 23, 2011

Dolores del Río (August 3, 1905 – April 11, 1983) was a Mexican film actress. She was a star of Hollywood films during the silent era and in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Later in life, she became a famous actress in Mexican films. She was generally thought to be one of the most beautiful act read more

Dolores Del Rio "Looks Like" Cher.

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Aug 20, 2010

Dolores(pictured above) Cher(pictured above) Dolores(pictured above) Dolores Del Río (August 3, 1905 – April 11, 1983) was a Mexican film actress. She was a star of Hollywood films during the silent era and in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Later in life, she became an actress in Mexican fi read more

EVANGELINE (1929) Dolores Del Rio

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Nov 23, 2009

"Evangeline" (1929) is my favorite romantic drama of the silent era. Directed by Edwin Carewe and based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem, the film is actually the epic tale of a woman's quest to find her lost love. Dolores Del Rio plays the beautiful Evangeline Bellefontaine who lives w read more