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comedy

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Production

The 93-minute black and white film was made for

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by director

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. It was written by Nicolás Proserpio, and stars

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, Carlos Castro and Ada Cornaro.

Synopsis

The movie deals with the interaction in a small town between a healer, his daughter and a young doctor, between science and superstition.

Reception

''La Nación'' called the film a popular and satirical comedy. Halki noted that it was a visual version of a successful radio show. Manrupe and Portela and said it was a classic Pepe Arias work, with everything good and bad that implies, and had been filmed without much effort.

Full cast

The full cast was: *

* Carlos Castro * Ada Cornaro * Dario Cossier *

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* Isabel Figlioli * Ramón Garay * Antonio Gianelli * José Otal * Raimundo Pastore * Ernesto Raquén * José Ruzzo * Semillita * Ernesto Villegas

References

Citations Sources *

External links

* 1941 films 1940s Spanish-language films Argentine black-and-white films Films directed by Antonio Momplet Argentine comedy films 1941 comedy films 1940s Argentine films {{1940s-Argentina-film-stub