Marianela (1940)
Marianela is an orphan young girl living in a small village where she guides the blind young son of a rich country man. She is secretly in love with him, knowing that he loves her only because he can't see her ugly face. But one day a famous doctor appears and promises to operate him so he can see. His father is happy to know this way he will be able to marry his rich cousin. Nela gets desperate knowing his luck will turn into her disgrace when he finally sees her face.
Director: Benito Perojo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 11, 1940
Cast
- Mary Carrillo - Nela
- Julio Peña - Pablo
- Rafael Calvo - Teodoro Golfín
- Jesús Tordesillas - Pablo's Father
- Carlos Muñoz Arosa - Celipín
Screenplay
- Benito Pérez Galdós (Novel)
Cinematography: Theodore J. Pahle
Editing: Antonio Cánovas
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Benito Perojo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marianela about?
- Marianela is an orphan young girl living in a small village where she guides the blind young son of a rich country man. She is secretly in love with him, knowing that he loves her only because he can't see her ugly face. But one day a famous doctor appears and promises to operate him so he can see. His father is happy to know this way he will be able to marry his rich cousin. Nela gets desperate knowing his luck will turn into her disgrace when he finally sees her face.
- Who directed Marianela?
- Marianela was directed by Benito Perojo.
- Who stars in Marianela?
- Marianela stars Mary Carrillo, Julio Peña, Rafael Calvo, Jesús Tordesillas, Carlos Muñoz Arosa.
- How long is Marianela?
- Marianela has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Marianela?
- Marianela is a Drama film.
- Where was Marianela produced?
- Marianela was produced in Spain.