Yo quiero ser tonta

Yo quiero ser tonta

1950 · 73 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Drama, Music

Dreamer father wants son to become a bullfighter, and daughter to become a singer, so they become instant millionares, although their talent is not apparently there.

Directed by Eduardo Ugarte · Written by Eduardo Ugarte

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