Romantic triangles between city folk and country folk, with new money/old money issues complicating the story.
Acting
Sara García commands every frame she's in.
Costume
Wardrobe tells the class story better than dialogue.
Production
Studio-era Mexico City recreated with aspirational gloss.

Director
Gilberto Martínez Solares
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the 'Cine de Oro Mexicano,' this helped define national identity during WWII when Hollywood imports were restricted.
Sara García became Mexico's beloved grandmother figure; this early role shows her range before typecasting.