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El calvario de una esposa

1936 · 83 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Confederate Col. Lafe Harvey (Earl Ross) travels home after the Civil War, where he must tell his niece, Betty (Frances Grant), that her father is presumed dead. Soon after he returns, scavengers destroy the family home and he and Betty escape westward. Meanwhile, Gen. John Harvey (William Welch), Betty's father, has been seriously injured but is not dead. He arrives at the deserted plantation with the help of Union soldier Tom (Bob Steele), who then pledges to help John find his family

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📋 Film Details

Year 1936
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Director Juan Orol
Runtime 83 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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El calvario de una esposa is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1936. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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