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Seen it?1941 | 33 min | Drama
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
- Right up the alley of anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 33 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In Madrid, during a popular festival, Don Paco, the owner of a freak show called The Palace of Wonders, has to deal with the demands of Levinsky, a sinister character who apparently has something to hide…
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 252 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edgar Neville
- Maruja TomásStella Matutina - The Talking Head
- Amalia de IsauraMadame Dupont - The Bearded Woman
- Miguel PozancoDon Paco - The Freak Show Owner
- Juan MonfortFelipe - The Carousel Manager
- José María LadoLevinsky - The Adventurer
- Ana María QuijadaThe Cook
- Manuel DicentaThe Moustache Seller
- Manolo MoránThe Hammer Game Manager
- José MartínRachmaninov - The Fish Eater
- Miguel UtrilloPrince Bofarull