Mexican comic film actor, producer, and screenwriter (1911–1993)

The comic actor Cantinflas playing a naive scientist who is harassed by a corrupt chemical corporation; advertising the film "El supersabio". Colour lithograph, ca. 1948.

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Cantinflas

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The comic actor Cantinflas playing a naive scientist who is harassed by a corrupt chemical corporation; advertising the film "El supersabio". Colour lithograph, ca. 1948.