The Complete Idiot (1939 film)
The Complete Idiot (Spanish: La tonta del bote) is a 1939 Spanish comedy film directed by Gonzalo Delgrás. It was remade in 1970.[1]
| The Complete Idiot | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | La tonta del bote |
| Directed by | Gonzalo Delgrás |
| Written by | Pilar Millán Astray (play) Gonzalo Delgrás |
| Cinematography | José Gaspar |
| Edited by | Ramón Biadiú |
| Music by | Rafael Martínez Valls |
Production company | Procines |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Following the death of her mother during child birth, Susana, becomes a naïve, clumsy and good-hearted orphan who ends up serving at Mrs. Engracia's estate. The estate is also home to three nephews of the lady: Asunta, Trini and Lorito who were unemployed and are currently working for lady Engracia. As the economic situation gets worse, Engracia rents a room for the handsome Felipe, who, according to a town gossip, has a bad reputation.
Cast
In alphabetical order
- Ángel Alguacil
- Rafael Durán as Felipe el Postinero
- Camino Garrigó
- Sacha Goudine as dancer
- Josita Hernán as Susana
- Carmen López Lagar as Doña Engracia
- Amparo Martí
- Antoñita Mas
- Olga B. Peiró
References
- Bentley, Bernard. A Companion to Spanish Cinema. Boydell & Brewer, 2008. p. 84. ISBN 1855661764.
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