

By the False Door
1950-11-16 · 93 min · ★ 6.6
Bernardo is in love with Adela and although she does not belong, he has always helped her family although they only care about money and not the virtues of man.
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- Directors
- Fernando de Fuentes
- Production companies
- Diana Films
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Pedro ArmendárizBernardo Celis
Rita MacedoAdela Quiroga
Andrea PalmaDoña Abigail Quiroga
Luis BeristáinSantitos
Ramón GayRamón
Pepe del RíoPedro
Antonio R. FraustoTirso
José MuñozRomualdo
Humberto RodríguezDon Luis (uncredited)
Eduardo VivasDoctor Torres (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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