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Verbena

1941-11-10 · 33 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

In Madrid, during a popular festival, Don Paco, the owner of a freak show called The Palace of Wonders, has to deal with the demands of Levinsky, a sinister character who apparently has something to hide…

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Directors
Edgar Neville
Production companies
Ufisa
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maruja TomásMaruja TomásStella Matutina - The Talking Head
Amalia de IsauraAmalia de IsauraMadame Dupont - The Bearded Woman
Miguel PozancoMiguel PozancoDon Paco - The Freak Show Owner
Juan MonfortFelipe - The Carousel Manager
José María LadoJosé María LadoLevinsky - The Adventurer
Ana María QuijadaThe Cook
Manuel DicentaManuel DicentaThe Moustache Seller
Manolo MoránManolo MoránThe Hammer Game Manager
José MartínJosé MartínRachmaninov - The Fish Eater
Miguel UtrilloPrince Bofarull
Luciano DíazThe Fire-eater (uncredited)

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