Maximiliano Thous Orts

Maximiliano Thous Orts, (1875 - 1947), also known as Maximilià Thous i Orts, was a Spanish journalist, writer, filmmaker, and playwright.

Maximiliano Thous Orts
Image taken in 1927
Born	1875
Died	1947
Nationality	Spain
Occupation	Writer, songwriter, playwright, journalist, director
Notable work	Himne de l'Exposició, (1909)

Biography

Although he was born in Asturias, his family were from Alicante, but when he became older, they moved to Valencia. While at Valencia, he studied law at the University of Valencia, but he then quit studying to learn literature and writing.[1]

In 1909, he wrote the lyrics to Himne de l'Exposició, which is officially the anthem of the Valencian Community.[2]

In 1923, he began directing films.[1]

During the 1930's, Maximiliano was a host of a radio program, named Radio Valencia Cadena SER. However, some of the recording were lost until 2017.[3]

Works

Source:[1]

Filmography

• La alegría del batallón
• La Bruja
• La Dolores
• Nit d'albaes

Newpapers

• El Guante Blanco

See also

• Spanish cinema

References

1. "Thous and Orts, Maximilian". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
2. http://www.dogv.gva.es/datos/1984/12/13/pdf/1984_803662.pdf?no_cache=1
3. "Radio Valencia recupera otra grabación de Maximiliano Thous de los años 30 – Guia de la Radio" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-06-13.