Prudencia Grifell

Acting

Prudencia Grifell

Born December 27, 1879 · Lugo, Galicia, Spain

Died June 7, 1970 · aged 90

Prudencia Grifell (December 27, 1879 – June 7, 1970), born Prudencia Grifell Masipon, was a prolific actress of the Golden Era of the Cinema of Mexico. Grifell was born to Spanish stage actors and started her acting career herself at the age of ten in theater in Venezuela and touring Spain and Latin America. By the 1900s she had become very popular and moved to Mexico to continue her career in st…

Known For

El señor doctorEl señor doctor · 1965
El señor doctor
★ 8.01965
MovieComedy
It's about a country doctor that comes to the city while a clinic is built in his home town... he rubs off his care and compassion on others at the hospital with his humor and wit.
Why Was I Born a Woman?Why Was I Born a Woman? · 1970
Why Was I Born a Woman?
★ 8.21970
MovieDrama
A family gathers to celebrate Mother's Day, that day a woman discuss many problems about her woman condition; husband, children and grandchildren will hear she tired and overwhelmed silenced by submission and obedience. Analysis of the family and gender roles.
The Shadow of the TyrantThe Shadow of the Tyrant · 1960
The Shadow of the Tyrant
★ 7.01960
MovieHistoryDrama
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find themselves at his mercy as he will resort to anything to accomplish his will, including kidnapping, betrayal, and murder.
The Third WordThe Third Word · 1956
The Third Word
★ 7.01956
MovieComedyRomance
A young teacher is sent to a remote estate to educate a wealthy man who has grown up isolated from society. As she introduces him to formal education and social conventions, their contrasting views of the world lead to a series of unexpected encounters.
La ladronaLa ladrona · 1954
La ladrona
★ 6.31954
Movie
Twin sisters butt heads over a feller. One goes into a convent, the other becomes a professional thiefstress.
Entre tu amor y el cieloEntre tu amor y el cielo · 1950
Entre tu amor y el cielo
★ 6.21950
MovieDramaCrime
Pensión de artistasPensión de artistas · 1956
Pensión de artistas
★ 7.21956
MovieComedyMusic
Between-engagements troupers at a theatrical boarding-house con a rich acquaintance into financing a show.
AdulteryAdultery · 1945
Adultery
★ 4.91945
MovieDrama
Man commits suicide over his wife's infidelity. His father spends the rest of his life trying to figure out which of son's two children is illegitimate.

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