Quick Plot Summary: Released in 1957, This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter is a Comedy, War, History film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, written by José Luis de Celis. The narrative brings laughter through sharp writing and comedic timing, providing amusement while touching on deeper societal themes. As part of the This Was Pancho Villa Collection, it provides a scannable look at the movie's central conflict involving Pedro Armendáriz as Pancho Villa.