Tuesday, February 17, 2026
RIP Michel Charrel
Little Known Spaghetti Western actors ~ Pedro Ignacio de Paúl
[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]
Pedro Ignacio de Paúl was born in Spain most likely in the 1930s since his first film was in 1953 and went on to appear in Seventy-eight films and television appearances until 1987. Yet I can find no biographical information on him.
Pedro Ignacio de Paúl died in Madrid from a heart attack on March 23, 1987.
Pedro appeared in two Spaghetti westerns: “El Coyote” (The Coyote) in 1954 and “I due violenti” (Two Violent Men) as Amos Raddison/Ranson.
de PAUL, Pedro Ignazio (aka Ignacio Paul, Pedro
Ignacio Paul, Ignacio de Paul, Pedro Ignacio de Paul) (Pedro Ignacio de
Paúl) [193?, Spain – 3/23/1987, Madrid, Madrid, Spain (heart attack)] –
film, TV, voice actor.
The Coyote – 1954
Two Violent Men – 1964 (Amos Raddison/Ranson)
Spaghetti Western Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers
Spaghetti Western Director ~ Bosko Boskovic
Bosko Boskovic was born in Prizren, Serbia, Yugoslavia on June 12, 1922. He is a Montenegrin film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his contributions to Yugoslav cinema in the mid-20th century, particularly through documentaries and feature films that explored themes of war, imprisonment, and human resilience. He graduated from the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) in Prague and became the first academically trained director in Montenegro, initially working in theater after arriving in Cetinje in 1952 before arriving in Cetinje in 1952 to begin his professional work. transitioning to film production with “Lovćen” film in 1956.
His notable works include the award-winning documentary “Kamenom zarobljeni” (1959), which earned second prize at the Pula Film Festival, and the feature film “Nebeski odred” (1961), a war drama about prisoners in a camp that was selected as Yugoslavia's entry for the Moscow International Film Festival and garnered attention at the Edinburgh festival despite criticism for its subject matter. Boskovic also co-directed the East German-Yugoslav production “Weisse Wölfe” (1969) and contributed as a writer and occasional actor to various projects during his career. He passed away on January 7, 2003, in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia at the age of 81.
Bosko’s only European western was the previously mentioned DEFA film“Weisse Wolfe” (White Wolves) 1969 which he co-directed with Konrad Petzold.
BOSKOVIC, Bosko [6/12/1922, Prizren,
Serbia, Yugoslavia – 1/7/2003, Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia] – director,
writer, actor.
White Wolves – 1969
(co)
Spaghetti Western Screenwriter ~ George W. Ballor
George W. Ballor remains an enigma. He’s given credit for one screenwriting credit and that was for the Spaghetti western “Uccideva a freddo” (Cold Killer) in 1966.
Other than that, there is no other mention of him and no biographical information.
BALLOR, George W. – writer.
The Cold Killer –
1966 (co)
Spaghetti Western Cinematographer ~ Helmut Brandl
Helmut Brandl is the son of Alois and Gisela and the younger brother of Gunther Brandl. He is a director, writer, cinematographer, film actor, and his sister is director, writer, cinematographer film actress Monika Brandl. Helmut was born in Arnstorf, Germany in 1984. He’s appeared in 48 films among which are four westerns. He was a cinematographer on three of them “Er kannte kein Erbarmen” in 2001 co-cinematographer with his sister Monika Brandl, “Und sie kehrten niemals wieder” in 2013 and “Im Tal von Achor” 2022.
BRANDL, Helmut
[4/10/1982, Arnstorf, Niederbayern,
Germany - ] – director, writer,
cinematographer, film actor, son of actor Alois Brandl
[1949- ], actress Gisela Brandl
[1953- ], brother of producer, director, writer,
cinematographer, film editor actor, brother of Günther Beandl
[1980- ], director, writer, actress Monika Brandl
[1984- ], actress Romy Brandl
[1984- ]
Er kannte kein Erbarmen – 2001
[co-cinematographer]
Und sie kehrten niemals wieder – 2013
Im Tal von Achor - 2022
Franco Nero: An Italian Star Shines on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
After a legendary career spanning nearly 65 years, the Italian cinema icon receives the ultimate honor in the “City of Angels” during the 11th edition of Filming Italy – Los Angeles.
Paeseroma
By Ubaldo Marangio
February 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES – The world’s most famous sidewalk finally speaks a bit more Italian. In a ceremony filled with emotion and history, Franco Nero unveiled his star on the Walk of Fame, a tribute that seals over six decades of international success.
The event took place as part of Filming Italy – Los Angeles, the prestigious festival created and directed by Tiziana Rocca, which for over a decade has promoted Italian cinematic excellence in the heart of the global film industry.
A Milestone of Passion and Commitment
The Parma-born actor, visibly moved, wanted to share this honor with those who accompanied him on the long journey that began in the 1960s. During his acceptance speech—addressing Tiziana Rocca, the Ministry of Culture, and all of Italy—Black expressed words of gratitude: “Receiving a star on the Walk of Fame is an immense honor. This recognition is a personal milestone, but it is also a tribute to all the directors, actors, technicians, and collaborators I’ve had the privilege of working with. I have always believed in the universal power of cinema, capable of uniting different cultures and generations.”
The actor dedicated then the prestigious coral tile to his family and to the global audience that has supported his work with “affection and loyalty” throughout his artistic life.
The Path of an Icon: From Django to Hollywood
Franco Nero’s career is a mosaic of genres and cultures. With over 200 films to his credit, he has embodied the lone Western hero, the brave police officer, and the romantic lead, collaborating with the greatest masters of directing.
Films That Made History | Franco Nero’s Role
Django (1966) The coffin-dragging gunslinger who redefined the Spaghetti Western.
The Bible (1966) His international debut in John Huston’s epic masterpiece.
Camelot (1967) Lancelot—the role where he fell in love with Vanessa Redgrave.
The Day of the Owl (1968) Captain Bellodi in Damiano Acclaiming Damiani’s crime drama.
Django Unchained (2012) A legendary cameo in Quentin Tarantino’s stylistic tribute.
Filming Italy: The Bridge Between Italy and the USA
The success of this celebration owes much to Filming Italy – Los Angeles. Now in its 11th year, the festival is more than a showcase for films; it is a tireless engine for cultural and diplomatic relations. Under Tiziana Rocca’s leadership, the event aims to:
* Internationalize Italian Cinema: Bringing Italian stories to the attention of Hollywood producers.
* Honor Legends: Ensuring that the great names of Italian culture receive the global recognition they deserve.
* Support New Talent: Creating networking opportunities for young Italian directors and actors
Looking to the Future
At almost 85 years old, Franco Nero shows no signs of slowing down. His star on the Walk of Fame does not represent a sunset, but a new dawn. As he established before leaving the podium: “Knowing that my artistic journey has left such a significant mark pushes me to look to the future with the same passion and determination as always.”
Italy, proud of its “Django”, watches from afar as his
name is forever etched into the granite of Hollywood Boulevard, alongside the
giants who made cinema the world’s most beautiful dream.
TELEGRAPH FROM MEXICO, A
1913, Netherlands / Germany
Aka… Een Telegram uit Mexico / Het Telegram uit Mexico / ‘Telegram from Mexico’ (Nl), Die Depesche aus Mexiko / ‘The Dispatch from Mexico’ (Ger)
Ex… La Dernière Dépêche du Mexique / ‘The Last Dispatch from Mexico’ / La Dernière Lettre du Mexique / ‘The Last Letter from Mexico’ (alt Fr)
(Fr), A Telegram from Mexico (UK)
T: 800mt (UK) / 13:43m (YT)
Pc: Filmfabriek Hollandia (Haarlem, Nl) & Düsseldorfer Filmmanufaktur (Duss, Ger)
Dist: Filmverhuurkantoor Union [Paul Davidson] (06/09/14, Nl), R. Prieur & Co. Ltd (09/14/14, Lon), Düsseldorfer Filmmanufaktur (Ger), Silent Film Renaissance: ‘The Dutch Silent Cinema’ (12/01/2000, Jpn), YouTube [Eye Filmmuseum] (02/19/18)
Visa: Berlin: Jugendverbot (No. 14.21, Ger)
D: Louis Hendricus Chrispijn; P: Maurits Binger
C: Louis H. Chrispijn (Bezoeker), Esther De Boer-van Rijk (Moeder), Coen Hissink (Blind father), Willem van der Veer (Willem) & Christine van Meeteren (Housekeeper)
Syn: Willem Vandoorn is a Dutch colonist in Mexico. When the revolution breaks out, the young man decides to go back to his homeland. He sends his parents a telegram announcing his planned return. When his journey is delayed by a rebel attack, his parents - already worried about the many dramatic newspaper articles - fear the worst. These nervous suspicions even lead the blind father to have a vision, in which he sees his son's execution. Only when Willem has returned unharmed are their fears replaced by joy.
Comm: In 1913 Louis H. Chrispijn was asked by Maurits Binger to direct films for his company Hollandia. A TELEGRAPH FROM MEXICO was director Chrispijn ninth film, and his fifth as an actor. It was the debut of actress Esther De Boer-van Rijk.
Bioscope in the July 23, 1914, issue said “Delightful domestic drama by the “ Hollandia” producers. Strongly emotional and replete with very artistic settings.
A print of A TELEGRAPH FROM MEXICO was screened at the Silent Film Renaissance: ‘The Dutch Silent Cinema’ on December 1, 2000, in Japan.
Ref: Dutch Film Archive
Database/nederlandsefilmdatabase.nl
Submitted by Michael Ferguson
BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST (IN GERMANY)
1907, Germany [?
Aka… Buffalo Bill's Wild West (1907), ‘Buffalo Bill's Wild West in Germany' [?] (Ger)
T: 17.5/15mt, 2 acts, Ger)
Dist: Heinrich Ernemann Film [Johann Heinrich Ernemann] (03/07, Ger)
C: Buffalo Bill Cody [William Frederick Cody] and the Congress of Rough Riders of the World
Comm: [Filmed
in Germany [?]] BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST was made during the same European tour
as BUFFALO BILL (HIMSELF) (12/13, UK), THE ADVENTURES OF BUFFALO BILL (1909),
BUFFALO BILL ARRIVES IN ROME (1906), BUFFALO BILL’S SHOW IN BRESCIA (1906).
Most likely ‘newsreel’ footage was made at one of the stops and exhibited in Germany. Cody and company had toured Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy & Spain and were filmed multiple times.
Buffalo Bill and his Congress of Rough Riders of the World had toured Germany in 1890-91. They returned in 1906 and performed at Zittau (08/15), Bautzen (08/16), Dresden (08/17-18), Chemnitz (08/21-22), Zwickau (08/23), Plauen (08/24), Gera (08/25), Weimar (08/26), Eisenach (08/27), Fulda (08/28), Hanau (08/29), Worms (08/30), Saarbrücken (08/31), Metz (09/01-02), Trier (09/04), Coblenz (09/05), Bonn (09/06), Düren (09/07), Mönchengladbach (09/08-09), and nearby Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (09/03).
Unless he was in prison it is thought that Karl May (Winnetou author) visited the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in one of its visits to the Fatherland.
Promoter
Heinrich Ernemann (28 May 1850, Gernrode, Eichsfeld – 16 May 1928, Hartha), was
the son of Catharina Ernemann & Joseph Brodmann, was a German inventor,
entrepreneur and industrialist who contributed innovations in photography and
cinema equipment and was founder of Ernemann-Werke AG. In 1907 Mr. Eichsfeld showed BUFFALO BILL’S
WILD WEST to German audiences. A few years later the Buffalo Bill & Pawnee
Bill Film co. of NY took out ads in multiple Kinematograph magazine issues
starting with n201 (11/02/10), announcing that he had for sale authorized
footage of this show for sale, and that these could be rented to theatres. He also warned that they shouldn’t be fooled
by imitators that were showing inferior films of the show.
Submitted by Michael Ferguson
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