La mujer legítima

La mujer legítima

1945 · 79 min · ★ 5.7 · Romance, Drama

Widower wants to remarry, but his adult children are slow to warm to his new wife. One daughter in particular tries very hard to discredit her in his eyes.

Directed by Juan José Ortega · Written by Luis G. Basurto

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