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A Spanish heiress boards a train and accidentally falls for the wrong man. Oops, love!

La esfinge maragata (1950)

melodrama with teethrural gothicforbidden romance

Overview

Drama

The action takes place on a Maragata hacienda that is sinking into misery, whose situation can only be solved through a marriage of convenience. But the marriageable girl, during a train trip, falls in love with a young poet and is reciprocated. Her family is opposed to this relationship, since they have promised her to marry a man of good standing.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Paquita de Ronda's smoldering glances across train compartments

Production

Rare glimpse of 1950s Maragata culture and customs

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you want to feel things deeply·Date Night: Test if your date roots for love or pragmatism
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Director

Antonio De Obregón

ReleasedJan 26, 1950
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Antonio de Obregón P.C.
España Actualidades Asociados

Top Cast

Paquita de Ronda

Paquita de Ronda

Mariflor Salvadores

Luis Peña

Luis Peña

Rogelio

Juan José Martínez Casado

Juan José Martínez Casado

Antonio Salvadores

Juan de Landa

Juan de Landa

Tío Cristóbal

Fernando Fernández de Córdoba

Fernando Fernández de Córdoba

Julia Caba Alba

Julia Caba Alba

Tía de Mariflor

Gabriel Algara

Gabriel Algara

Juana Mansó

Juana Mansó

Julia Pachelo

Julia Pachelo

Concha López Silva

Concha López Silva

Mari Paz Molinero

Mari Paz Molinero

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Maragatería is a historic region in León, Spain, known for its distinctive matriarchal customs and traditional dress — rarely depicted in cinema.

Trivia

Antonio De Obregón directed only three films before disappearing from cinema history; this is considered his most complete surviving work.

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