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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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:Emilio Fernández
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Clasa Films Mundiales
Cast
Emilio Fernández
Director
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)
Francisco Reiguera
Complice de Paco (uncredited)
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