The Stronger Sex (1946 film)
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| Directed by | Emilio Gómez Muriel |
| Written by | Max Aub Agustín M. Carnicero Humberto Gómez Landero Miguel Morayta |
| Produced by | José Luis Bueno |
| Starring | Mapy Cortés Rafael Baledón Ángel Garasa Delia Magaña Emperatriz Carvajal Alma Rosa Aguirre Elsa Aguirre |
| Cinematography | Agustín Martínez Solares |
| Edited by | Jorge Bustos |
| Music by | Ernesto Cortázar Jose de la Vega Rosalío Ramírez |
Production company | Clasa Films Mundiales |
| Distributed by | Clasa-Mohme |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | México |
| Language | Spanish |
The Stronger Sex (Spanish: El Sexo Fuerte) is a 1946 Mexican comedy film directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel and starring Mapy Cortés, Rafael Baledón, Ángel Garasa, Delia Magaña and Emperatriz Carvajal.[1][2] It was shot at the Clasa Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by art directors Jorge Fernández and Edward Fitzgerald.
Synopsis
Two men are shipwrecked on a remote island ruled entirely by women. They discover that men have been reduced to an inferior, slave-like status. However, the arrival of the two outsiders soon disrupts the social hierarchy of the island.
Cast
- Mapy Cortés as Reina Eva XLV
- Rafael Baledón as Adán Preciado
- Ángel Garasa as Curro Calvo
- Delia Magaña as Secretaria de Eva XLV
- Emperatriz Carvajal as Ministra de guerra
- José Pidal as Don León
- Evelia Martínez as Subastadora
- Olga Leticia Mendoza as Sargenta 1
- América Imperio as Sargenta 2
- Pedro D'Aguillón as Operador
- Alma Rosa Aguirre as Pacienta 1a
- Elsa Aguirre as Ministra de salubridad
- Elisa Christy as Ministra de gobernación
- Julio Daneri as Prisionero
- José Escanero as Prisionero
- Héctor Mateos as Hombre en cabaret
- Francisco Reiguera as Prisionero
- Humberto Rodríguez as Futuro esposo
- Hernán Vera as Prisionero
References
- ^ Yankelevich, Pablo (2002). México, país refugio: la experiencia de los exilios en el siglo XX. Plaza y Valdes. p. 234. ISBN 978-970-722-096-6.
- ^ Riera p.297
Bibliography
- Riera, Emilio García. Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1943-1945. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1992.