By the False Door

By the False Door

1950 · 93 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

Bernardo is in love with Adela and although she does not belong, he has always helped her family although they only care about money and not the virtues of man.

Directed by Fernando de Fuentes · Written by Mauricio Magdaleno

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