| The Stronger Sex | |
|---|---|
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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 |
| 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 |
| Release date |
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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 and Ángel Garasa. It was shot at the Clasa Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Jorge Fernández and Edward Fitzgerald.
Synopsis
Two men are shipwrecked on a remote island ruled entirely by women. They find that men have been reduced to an inferior, slave-like status. However, the arrival of the two outsiders soon causes disruption in the social hierarchy of the island.
Cast
- Mapy Cortés as Eva XLV
- Rafael Baledón as Adán Preciado
- Ángel Garasa as Curro Calvo
- Delia Magaña as Secretaria de la reina
- Emperatriz Carvajal as Ministra de guerra
- José Pidal as Don León
- Evelia Martínez as Subastadora
- Olga Letícia 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
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.
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