1944 | B/N | 91 min The action takes place in Mexico in 1914. After being abandoned and thrown out of her father’s house, Margarita arrives at the capital where she gives birth to a baby boy, Margarito. Years later, while working in a cabaret, she meets Gen. Gómez, who falls in love with her. Gómez, an imposter, dies when he tries to be captured and Margarita is sent to prison as a complice. When she is released, she gives up her son hoping he will have a better future. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Fernández; Emilio Production: Subervielle; Felipe Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard Music: Esperón; Manuel Cast:Inclán; Lupe, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Fuentes; Paco, Junco; Víctor, del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Schiller; Fanny Participation year at FICM: 2010
1944 | B/N | 91 min The action takes place in Mexico in 1914. After being abandoned and thrown out of her father’s house, Margarita arrives at the capital where she gives birth to a baby boy, Margarito. Years later, while working in a cabaret, she meets Gen. Gómez, who falls in love with her. Gómez, an imposter, dies when he tries to be captured and Margarita is sent to prison as a complice. When she is released, she gives up her son hoping he will have a better future. Country: México Direction: Fernández; Emilio Script: Fernández; Emilio Production: Subervielle; Felipe Photography: Figueroa; Gabriel Sound: Randall; Howard Music: Esperón; Manuel Cast:Inclán; Lupe, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Fuentes; Paco, Junco; Víctor, del Río; Dolores, Armendáriz; Pedro, Schiller; Fanny Participation year at FICM: 2010
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