There were no TV nor videos in the Golden Age of tango, but there were movies!
It gives a chance to watch the tango musicians play, and also take a glimpse into the world of tango.
Here's a selection of movies that feature tango musicians and also a fun story to watch.
¡TANGO! (Tango!)
1933
Stars many singers and orchestras such as Juan D'Arienzo, Juan de Dios Filiberto, Edgardo Donato, Osvaldo Fresedo, Pedro Maffia, Tita Merello, Libertad Lamarque, Azucena Maizani, Mercedes Simone, etc.
Los Tres Berretines (The Three Obsessions)
1933
Aníbal Troilo plays bandoneon in the movie.
El Tango Vuelve A Paris (The Tango Returns to Paris)
1948
Alberto Castillo and Aníbal Troilo performs and acts in the movie.
La Historia Del Tango (The History Of Tango)
1949
Story by Enrique Cadícamo and Francisco García Jiménez
Con La Música En El Alma
(With The Music In The Soul)
1951
Francisco Canaro plays music and acts in the movie.
Su última pelea (His Last Fight)
1949
Directed by Jerry Gómez
Story about a boxer.
Angel Vargas sings Pan Y Agua, Tres Esquinas, El Cuarteador, etc.
Al Compás De Tu Mentira (To The Beat of Your Lie)
1950
Directed by Héctor Canziani
Domingo Federico orchestra (24:15), Edmundo Rivero (27:00) Maderna & De Angelis on piano (31:40) Domingo Federico orchestra (1:15:00)