Gaó
Sound
Biography
Odmar Amaral Gurgel (Salto, February 12, 1909 — Mogi das Cruzes, 1992) was a Brazilian conductor, arranger, composer and pianist. His stage name, Gaó, was inspired by the initials of his name written backwards. He worked as artistic director at the Columbia record label. With his Colbaz Orchestra, Gaó was the first to record the song "Tico-tico no Fubá", composed by Zequinha de Abreu. He joined Rádio Educadora Paulista in 1926, beginning his radio career. (Wikipedia)
Known For
A man dies and in heaven receives the mission of helping his former boss love life.
Fantasma por Acaso
Professor Leônidas Jau is an enemy of football, and in conferences and articles he throws all his hatred against the sport. Friendenreich, his son, however, loves the sport. Leonidas then has a falling out with his son, which may be saved.
Family Football
In a séance, Menezes' great-great-grandfather is brought back to life in present day (1936), over a century after his death at age 26. A free-spirited womanizer, he starts causing all sorts of trouble for the wealthy, respectable family of his descendants.
The Young Great-Great-Grandfather
A lawyer and an elderly professor (who has been engaged to his cousin for so long), make a plan to freely enjoy the delights of a wild party, far from those who know them. (Cinemateca Brasileira)
Bombonzinho
Comical late 1920s Brazilian daily life's situations, portrayed by two friends who decide to serenade a common girlfriend, a drunk barber and a bad haircut, and a man who is barred from playing his songs at the hotel where he was staying.
Our Things
Brazil, late 17th century. An adventurer joins an expedition, but secretly he's out to find a treasure following a map left by his father.