Viva Mi Desgracia

Viva Mi Desgracia

1944 · 95 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy

After drinking a special concoction made of various types of alcohol, the once-timid Ramon (Pedro Infante) suddenly turns into a brawler and extroverted ladies' man. With his newfound confidence, Ramon attempts to win the heart of the woman (María Antonieta Pons) he loves. Full of enjoyable songs and funny scenes, this entertaining Mexican musical centers on a wealthy man who finally realizes that money can't buy him love.

Directed by Roberto Rodríguez · Written by Chano Urueta

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Pedro Infante Ramón Pineda
Maria Antonieta Pons Carolina Montero
Dolores Camarillo Cleta
Florencio Castelló Mala Sombra
Eduardo Arozamena Don Doroteo
Arturo Soto Rangel Don Marcial
Alfredo Varela Pipo Ramírez
Carolina Barret Gracia
Paco Astol Ruperto
Salvador Quiroz Director banda
Aurora Cortés Matilde
Roberto Corell Don Leandro

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