They also sing of pain
Seen it?1950 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Swingers or 3:10 to Yuma, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
The movie starts with Braulio Peláez (Pedro Infante), a schoolteacher, having just fallen off his horse, representing the situation he and his family are in. The next scenes introduce the viewer to his family and their poor financial and social situation. As Braulio stumbles around looking for his glasses, he causes a famous film star, Alfonso de Madrazo (Rafael Alcaide) to crash his car. Braulio offers him to eat at his house as an apology. Braulio's sister and mother, big film fans, immediately recognise Alfonso and attempt to get him to bring the girl, Luisa Peláez (Irma Dolores) to Mexico City to become a film star. Alfonso agrees and tells them to come to the capital.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 891 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by René Cardona
- Pedro InfanteBraulio Peláez
- Guillermina GrinElisa Miranda
- Óscar PulidoFacundo Peláez
- Irma DorantesLuisa
- Rafael AlcaydeAlfonso de Madrazo
- Florencio CastellóSeñor Isaac
- Alejandro CiangherottiDirector Borcellini
- Alfredo VarelaNovio de Luisa
- René Cardona Jr.Estudiante
- Germán ValdésTin Tan