Santa (1932 film)


Santa is the first Mexican narrative sound film. It was directed by Antonio Moreno and starred Lupita Tovar, based on the novel of the same name by Federico Gamboa. It had its world premiere in San Antonio. In 1994, the Mexican magazine Somos published their list of "The 100 best movies of the cinema of Mexico" in its 100th edition and named Santa its 67th choice.

Plot

A Mexican girl named Santa is married to an unfaithful soldier, Marcelino. Rejected by her family and friends, she finds shelter in a brothel.

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