Sister San Sulpicio (1927)
Overview
Spanish silent comedy based on Armando Palacio Valdés' novel. It was the first film starring Imperio Argentina.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.68 |
Directed By
Florián Rey
Crew
Florián Rey
Florián Rey
José María Beltrán
José María Torres
TOP CAST
Imperio Argentina
Gloria / Hermana San Sulpicio
María Anaya
Madre Florentina
Carmen Fernández Mateu
(as Carmen Fernández)
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