''La hija de Juan Simón'' (''Juan Simón's Daughter'') is a musical play by
Nemesio M. Sobrevila, which has been made into two Spanish films. It is also the name of the title track, and the song has been recorded by numerous artists such as
Leonardo Favio and
Rosalía
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The
first film, directed by
José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
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Filmography
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, was released in 1935 and starred
Angelillo,
Pilar Muñoz and
Manuel Arbó.
Luis Buñuel
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was the executive producer for
Filmófono, and had a small role as an actor.
One reviewer from
Cine Español opined of the 1935 film, "It is essential to highlight the direction of La hija de Juan Simón as a decisive point in the creation of Spanish cinematic technique".
The film was a major commercial success.
The
second film was released in 1957, directed by
Gonzalo Delgras, with
Antonio Molina in the title role.
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Spanish plays adapted into films
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