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A gypsy beauty, two suitors, and one very thirsty governor — Spanish melodrama at its chaotic best.
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Cuentos de la Alhambra (1950)

melodramaticflamboyantold-school glamour

Overview

Comedy

Mariquilla is a beautiful gypsy who is in love with Lucas, a soldier of the garrison in the Alhambra, but her father wants to marry her with Don Cosme, a rich old clerk for the service of the mayor. Soon, the girl asks for help to the governor of Granada, a gentleman who has always had a great adoration for the girl.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Carmen Sevilla's smoldering screen presence commands every frame.

Production

Glorious Alhambra locations shot in luminous early color.

Best for:Solo: For vintage Spanish cinema deep dives with wine.·Date Night: If your date loves dramatic gestures and side-eye.
Heads up:Language: Period Spanish dialogue; subtitles may lose some flair.
Florián Rey

Director

Florián Rey

ReleasedAug 24, 1950
Runtime1h 43m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Uninci
Peninsular Films

Top Cast

Carmen Sevilla

Carmen Sevilla

Mariquilla

Nicolás D. Perchicot

Nicolás D. Perchicot

Gobernador

José Isbert

José Isbert

Don Cosme - el escribano

Mario Berriatúa

Mario Berriatúa

Lucas

Raúl Cancio

Raúl Cancio

Teniente

Juan Vázquez

Juan Vázquez

Corregidor

Casimiro Hurtado

Casimiro Hurtado

Tío Pichón

Carmen Sánchez

Carmen Sánchez

Doña Tula

Rosario Royo

Rosario Royo

Paquita

Santiago Rivero

Santiago Rivero

Militar

Manuel Arbó

Manuel Arbó

Ventero

Paquito Cano

Paquito Cano

Camarero borracho

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Flamenco star Carmen Sevilla was only 19 here, launching her as Spain's biggest musical cinema export for decades.

Trivia

Director Florián Rey and Sevilla were married; their professional collaborations often blurred into personal melodrama.

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