The Mystery of Puerta del Sol
1930 · 74 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy
Pompeyo and Rodolfo work in a newspaper, but they dream of becoming film actors, so they go to a casting for an American film that will be shot in Madrid for a few days; but things will not turn out as they expect…
Directed by Francisco Elías · Written by Francisco Elías
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Juan de Orduña Pompeyo Pimpollo - N Nita Moreno Lía de Golfi
- J Jack Castelló Edward S. Carawa
- A Antonio Barber Rodolfo Bambolino
- T Teresa Penella La Terele / La Tirana
- C Carlos Rufart Investigating Judge
- F Federico Kirkpatrick Priest
- P Pablo de la Cruz Defense Attorney
- J Jesús Baños El Niño del Mausoleo
- D Diego Moreno El Personita - Flamenco Singer
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