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Seen it?1949 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- One for romantics and fans of a well-timed joke. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. If you loved Is This Thing On?, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Frivolous young dandy is trying to score with an operetta singer, but she ends up with his uncle.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 249 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juan Bustillo Oro
- Fernando SolerDon Juan de Gracia
- Mapy CortésLucero Reyes / Rosario Aldama
- Luis AldásCarlos de Gracia
- Fernando CortésSerafín
- Agustín IsunzaSotero, mayordomo
- Queta LavatMartina
- Lupe InclánNicolasa
- María Gentil ArcosDoña Genara
- Fanny SchillerDoña Romualda
- Max LanglerDon Nicolás Zúñiga Miranda