Summaries

Cantinflas works as a porter, who writes letters and speeches in his old writing machine to earn an extra money, despite the fact that he still goes to school. The sentimental issues come when Cantinflas falls in love with his pretty neighbor (Silvia Pinal), who is handicapped and unable to walk. The thing won't be easy, because a young military man also has feelings for the girl. But the porter wants to see her happy, and he will become a sort of Cyrano De Bergerac, writing love letters to her signed by the young soldier. His plan is simple: to win money in the horse races in order to pay the operation which will make her walk again.—Alejandro Frias

Details

Keywords
  • party
  • melodrama
  • neighborhood
  • caretaker
  • old professor
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date May 2, 1950
Countries of origin Mexico
Language Spanish
Filming locations Estudios Churubusco - C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Production companies Posa Films

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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