The charitable Emilio is a jealous barber tries to prevent at all costs the rich toting Mario mess with his girlfriend Rosita. Although Emilio help with money from neighbors, gets entangled in a misunderstanding and ends up in jail but his friends are out of charge so much trouble.
Acting
Germán Valdés balances pathetic and sympathetic flawlessly.
Production
Authentic barbershop sets feel lived-in and specific.
Director
Benito Alazraki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Germán Valdés 'Tin Tan' was Mexico's answer to Cantinflas, though this dramatic turn shows his range beyond comedy.
Director Benito Alazraki later became known for controversial religious films; this early work shows his populist melodrama roots.
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