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On the dead the crowns
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On the dead the crowns

1961-12-14 · 89 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

A family has their daughter marry a dying man in order to get an inheritance, but get into trouble when the man survives his illness.

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Directors
José Díaz Morales
Production companies
Filmex
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

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Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo'Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo'
Isabel Blanco
Marina Camacho
Óscar Ortiz de PinedoÓscar Ortiz de Pinedo
Amparo ArozamenaAmparo Arozamena

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