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directed by

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and starring Carlos Navarro and

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.Amador p.139

Cast

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as Marga *

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* Carlos Navarro *

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References

Bibliography

* María Luisa Amador. ''Cartelera cinematográfica, 1950-1959''. UNAM, 1985.

External links

* 1953 films 1953 drama films Mexican drama films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel Mexican black-and-white films 1950s Mexican films {{1950s-Mexico-film-stub