Salon Mexico (1949)
Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.
Director: Emilio Fernández
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 25, 1949
Cast
- Marga López - Mercedes Gómez
- Miguel Inclán - Lupe López
- Rodolfo Acosta - Paco
- Roberto Cañedo - Roberto
- Mimí Derba - Señora directora
- Carlos Múzquiz - Dueño cabaret
- Fanny Schiller - Señorita prefecta
- Estela Matute - Cabaretera; Amante de Paco
- Silvia Derbez - Beatriz Gómez
- Luis Aceves Castañeda - Complice de Paco (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Mauricio Magdaleno (Story)
- Emilio Fernández (Screenplay)
Music: Antonio Díaz Conde
Cinematography: Gabriel Figueroa
Editing: Gloria Schoemann
Production: Clasa Films Mundiales
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums
Keywords
prostitute, dancer, sacrifice, boarding school, cabaret, pimp, pilot, murder, poverty, police officer, dance number
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salon Mexico about?
- Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.
- Who directed Salon Mexico?
- Salon Mexico was directed by Emilio Fernández.
- Who stars in Salon Mexico?
- Salon Mexico stars Marga López, Miguel Inclán, Rodolfo Acosta, Roberto Cañedo, Mimí Derba, Carlos Múzquiz.
- How long is Salon Mexico?
- Salon Mexico has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Salon Mexico?
- Salon Mexico is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Salon Mexico produced?
- Salon Mexico was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Salon Mexico?
- The themes of Salon Mexico include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums.