Salon Mexico (1949)

Released: 1949-02-25 Duration: 1hr 31min

Genres: Drama Crime

Rating 6.4

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Overview

Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.

Production Companies

Clasa Films Mundiales

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	es
Popularity	2.937

Directed By

Emilio Fernández

Crew

Director
Emilio Fernández

Story
Mauricio Magdaleno

Producer
Salvador Elizondo

Executive Producer
Fernando Marcos

Music
Antonio Díaz Conde

Director of Photography
Gabriel Figueroa

Editor
Gloria Schoemann

Production Design
Jesús Bracho

Production Manager
Alberto A. Ferrer

Assistant Director
Felipe Palomino

Makeup Artist
Ana Guerrero

Hairstylist
María E. Salazar

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
José de Pérez

Sound Recordist
Rodolfo Solís

Lighting Technician
Daniel López

Camera Operator
Ignacio Romero

First Assistant Camera
Pablo Ríos

Script Supervisor
Manuel Alcayde

Screenplay
Emilio Fernández

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