Wallace Downey

Wallace Downey
Wallace Downey directing Carmen Miranda in Alô, Alô Brasil
Born	14 May 1902 Staten Island, New York, United States
Died	29 January 1978 New York City, New York, United States
Occupation	Director, Producer

Wallace Downey (Staten Island, May 14, 1902 – New York City, January 29, 1978) was an American film producer and director.

Arrived in Brazil in 1928, sent by Columbia Records, to install the company's brazilian branch. Quickly noticed that the country was a potential market for records and films.

In 1931, directed and produced Coisas Nossas, the first successful Brazilian film with sound.

Later, founded his own production company, Waldow S.A., with a partnership with production company Cinédia, produced musical films.

Around 1938, disbanded Waldow S.A., using the resources to found production company Sonofilms.