comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Gilberto Martínez Solares
Mario Gilberto Agustin Martinez Solares (January 19, 1906 – January 18, 1997) was a Mexican director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and actor who is considered one of the most prolific filmmakers in Mexican cinema having directed more tha ...
and starring the
double act
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Marco Antonio Campos
Marco Antonio Campos (9 September 1919 – 19 February 1996) was a Mexican comedian, actor, and singer best known as Viruta in the double act Viruta y Capulina with Gaspar Henaine.
and
Gaspar Henaine
Gaspar Henaine (6 January 1927 – 30 September 2011), more commonly known by his pseudonym Capulina, was a Mexican comedian, actor, singer, film producer, and screenwriter. He was best known for partnering with Marco Antonio Campos as the do ...
, co-starring
María Duval María Duval may refer to:
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and
Baby Bell
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.
Cast
*
Marco Antonio Campos
Marco Antonio Campos (9 September 1919 – 19 February 1996) was a Mexican comedian, actor, and singer best known as Viruta in the double act Viruta y Capulina with Gaspar Henaine.
as Viruta
*
Gaspar Henaine
Gaspar Henaine (6 January 1927 – 30 September 2011), more commonly known by his pseudonym Capulina, was a Mexican comedian, actor, singer, film producer, and screenwriter. He was best known for partnering with Marco Antonio Campos as the do ...
as Capulina
*
María Duval María Duval may refer to:
* María Duval (Argentine actress)
María Duval (born María Mogilesky; 17 May 1926 – 10 May 2022) was an Argentine actress, considered one of the most representative performers of the Golden Age of Argentine ...
as Lucha García
*
Baby Bell
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as Lucha Morales
*
Carlos Agostí
Carlos Agostí (July 3, 1922 – December 13, 2002) was a Spanish-born Mexican film actor.Eduardo Silvestre as Gerardo
*
Consuelo Monteagudo
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*"Consuelo", a 2002 song by Belle and Sebastian from ''Storytelling''
...
Nathanael León
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Carlos Ruffino
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as Badín's Henchman
*
Julián de Meriche
Julián de Meriche (born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan; July 1, 1909 – July 27, 1974) was a Russian–born Mexican actor, choreographer, dancer, and director. He was known for his villainous roles and raspy voice.
Career
De Meriche worked as a ...
as Candy Factory Owner
*
Gloria Chávez
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as Young Lady at Party
*
Ramón Valdés
Ramón Esteban Gómez-Valdés y Castillo (2 September 1924 – 9 August 1988) was a Mexican actor and comedian. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Don Ramón. He is also recognized as one of Mexico's best comedians.
Born in Mexico City ...
as Badín's Henchman
*
Carlos Bravo y Fernández
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;Elsewhere ...
as Badín's Client
Production
Filming began on June 16, 1965 in
Estudios Churubusco
Estudios Churubusco is one of the oldest and largest movie studios in Mexico. It is located in the Churubusco neighborhood of Mexico City.
History
It was inaugurated in 1945 after a 1943 agreement between RKO and Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta ( ...
and in various locations of
Mexico City
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, such as the intersection of Insurgentes and Félix Cuevas.
Reception
The film premiered on June 23, 1966 in Cine Alameda for two weeks.