Madero of Mexico (1942)
Overview
This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.563 |
Directed By
Edward L. Cahn
Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Brainerd Duffield
Doane R. Hoag
Brainerd Duffield
John Nesbitt
Sol Kaplan
Sidney Wagner
Paul Youngblood
TOP CAST
John Nesbitt
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Paul Guilfoyle
Don Francisco Madero
John Picorri
Vice President Piño Suarez (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
Peón (uncredited)
Frederick Worlock
Aristocratic Landowner (uncredited)
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