Salon Mexico

Salon Mexico

1949 · 91 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Crime

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.

Directed by Emilio Fernández · Written by Mauricio Magdaleno

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