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A dancer's past comes knocking, but it's her future who hitches a ride.
IMDb
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Hollyhock (1954)

Old Hollywood glamourSpanish melodramaRomantic chaos

Overview

ComedyDramaMusic

Malvaloca, dancer and singer, go to Las Canteras when she finds out that Salvador, her exboyfriend has been hurt. Salvador's college, Leonardo, goes with her and falls in love. They start a relation.

Flag of ESESSpanish
Content warning
Redemption versus reinventionClass and respectabilityThe performer's double lifeLove as escape

Standout Aspects

Acting

Paquita Rico owns every frame with tragic flamboyance.

Cinematography

Lush color photography elevates melodrama to art.

Costume

Malvaloca's wardrobe tells her entire backstory.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you crave vintage escapism.·Date Night: Impress them with obscure Spanish cinema knowledge.·Rewatch: Catch the subtle class commentary you missed.
Heads up:Triggers: Casual 1950s sexism and moral judgment of women's choices.
R

Director

Ramón Torrado

ReleasedApr 24, 1954
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Ariel

Top Cast

Paquita Rico

Paquita Rico

Malvaloca

Peter Damon

Peter Damon

Leonardo

Antonio Riquelme

Antonio Riquelme

Silbío

Julia Caba Alba

Julia Caba Alba

Doña Enriqueta

Miguel Ligero

Miguel Ligero

Jeromo

Lina Yegros

Lina Yegros

Hermana Piedad

Arturo Marín

Arturo Marín

Diego

Julia Lajos

Julia Lajos

Pastelera

Rosario Royo

Rosario Royo

Teresona

Xan das Bolas

Xan das Bolas

Barrabás

Pilar Muñoz

Pilar Muñoz

Juana

Francisco Bernal

Francisco Bernal

Trabajador de la fundición

Pilar Gómez Ferrer

Pilar Gómez Ferrer

Señora cotilla

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Paquita Rico was Spain's biggest musical star; this film cemented her image as the lovable fallen woman.

Trivia

The 'Las Canteras' quarry location became a symbolic setting in Spanish cinema for characters fleeing their pasts.

YouTube

Paquita Rico - Veleta de la Caleta (Marcha / canción)

Paquita Rico - Veleta de la Caleta (Marcha / canción)

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