La verbena de la Paloma
1935 · 78 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy
A young printer's relationship with his girlfriend is in trouble after she accepts another suitor's invitation to the fair. This adaption of a popular operetta aims to please with a simple storyline and goofy slapstick.
Directed by Benito Perojo · Written by Benito Perojo
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Miguel Ligero Don Hilarión -
Roberto Rey Julián -
Raquel Rodrigo Susana -
Sélica Pérez Carpio Señá Rita -
Dolores Cortés Tía Antonia -
Charito Leonís Casta -
Rafael Calvo El tabernero - E Enrique Salvador Don Sebastián
- C Carmen Guerra La bailadora
- I Isabel de Miguel Cantadora
- G Guillermo Linhoff El novio (uncredited)
- L Luis Llaneza El inspector (uncredited)
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