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The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales

The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales

19608.01h 24m

Overview

A taxidermist decides to murder his wife after having to put up with her after twenty years of hellish marriage.

Directed by Rogelio A. González
Written by Arthur Machen, Luis Alcoriza
Produced by Sergio Kogan
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Top Cast

Arturo de Córdova

Arturo de Córdova

Dr. Pablo Morales

Amparo Rivelles

Amparo Rivelles

Mrs. Morales

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Elda Peralta

Señorita Castro

Guillermo Orea

Guillermo Orea

Profesor de Historia

Rosenda Monteros

Rosenda Monteros

Meche, Sirvienta

Luis Aragón

Luis Aragón

Elodio el Cuñado

Mercedes Pascual

Mercedes Pascual

Lourditas Mendiolea

Antonio Bravo

Antonio Bravo

Padre Artemio Familiar

Angelines Fernández

Angelines Fernández

Clara, Hermana de Gloria

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Armando Arriola

Don Amado

Themes & Keywords

jealousyhusband wife relationshippoisoninvestigationdark comedytrialmurdernosy neighbortaxidermistreligious wifeabusive wife

About The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales

The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales is a comedy, crime, horror film released in 1960 exploring themes of jealousy, husband wife relationship, poison, investigation, dark comedy, trial. Directed by Rogelio A. González, it stars Arturo de Córdova, Amparo Rivelles, Elda Peralta. A taxidermist decides to murder his wife after having to put up with her after twenty years of hellish marriage.

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