Maria Candelaria

Maria Candelaria 1944

7.20

A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.

1944

The Abandoned

The Abandoned 1945

5.70

A young woman, abandoned by her womanizing fiancé, is forced to provide for the upbringing of her son and combat the difficulties of being an unmarried mother during the strife of early 20-century Mexico.

1945

¡Que viene mi marido!

¡Que viene mi marido! 1940

5.80

Rom-com: collecting on a big inheritance "forces" a family to play games with their daughter's marital status.

1940

The Virgin who Forged a Fatherland

The Virgin who Forged a Fatherland 1942

6.00

On the eve of the Grito de Dolores and faced with the threat of being arrested by the viceregal government, Miguel Hidalgo suggested to Captain Allende that the flag of the insurgent movement be the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

1942

Another Dawn

Another Dawn 1943

6.70

The disaffected wife of a failed civil servant, is thrilled to re-encounter Octavio, a former lover who is now a union activist on the run from a corrupt politician. Hoping to help him, she descends into the Mexican underworld, where she finds a purpose-and a thrill-missing from her married life.

1943

Wild Flower

Wild Flower 1943

6.40

The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.

1943

Miente y serás feliz

Miente y serás feliz 1940

5.00

A Spanish, Juan, is obsessed with telling the truth always. As a result he is consistently in the middle of troubles...

1940

Bugambilia

Bugambilia 1945

5.60

In mid-nineteenth century Guanajuato, the beauty and charm of the young heiress Amalia conquers the lowly foreman Ricardo with fatal results. Prevented from consummating their love, Ricardo is going to Guanajuato where again later become the rich owner of a mine. On his return, fate has prepared a tragic encounter with Amalia.

1945

Cuando viajan las estrellas

Cuando viajan las estrellas 1942

5.40

A Hollywood star travels to Mexico to take flamenco dancing lessons for her next movie. In the airport she meets a Mexican rancher, and while both dislike each other at first, things may change.

1942

Story of a Great Love

Story of a Great Love 1942

6.20

Manuel leaves town leaving Soledad in deep sadness. After several years of absence, the young man returns to find Soledad married to Antonio. However, the woman continues to be in love with him and both are determined to consummate their love.

1942

Sol y sombra

Sol y sombra 1946

5.00

A drama film directed by Rafael E. Portas.

1946

La gallina clueca

La gallina clueca 1941

5.50

Divorced mother struggles to raise her large family.

1941

Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon!

Those Were The Days, Senor Don Simon! 1941

6.00

A not very grief stricken young widow flutters her hand fan between a dashing young soldier and an elderly politician in this Belle Epoque era musical comedy.

1941

The Black Ace

The Black Ace 1944

5.30

This is the story of a convict fellow whose brother is a bright scientist that discovers a vaccine against a deadly infection. The clash between good and evil moves the convict to search into his soul and find the goodness that will lead him to the ultimate sacrifice.

1944