Salon Mexico

Salon Mexico

★ 6.6IMDb Score
Released:1949-02-25
Duration:91 min
Country:Mexico
Director:Emilio Fernández
Actors:Marga López, Miguel Inclán, Rodolfo Acosta, Roberto Cañedo, Mimí Derba
Production:Clasa Films Mundiales

Overview:

Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.

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