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The Other

The Other

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, now who's the fairest twin of all?

19466.81h 38m

Overview

A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.

Directed by Roberto Gavaldón
Written by Rian James, José Revueltas, Roberto Gavaldón
Produced by Mauricio de la Serna, Jack Wagner
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Top Cast

Dolores del Río

Dolores del Río

Magdalena Méndez / María Méndez

Agustín Irusta

Agustín Irusta

Roberto González

Víctor Junco

Víctor Junco

Fernando

José Baviera

José Baviera

Licenciado de la Fuente

Carlos Villarías

Carlos Villarías

Lic. Félix Mendoza

Rafael Icardo

Rafael Icardo

Detective de policía

Manuel Dondé

Manuel Dondé

Agente Vilár

Maruja Grifell

Maruja Grifell

Sirvienta (uncredited)

C

Conchita Carracedo

Carmela

D

Daniel Arroyo

Hombre en funeral (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

policefuneralwidowblackmailtwin sistergigolobeauty salonmurderwealthymansionstolen identityevil twin

About The Other

The Other is a drama, thriller film released in 1946 exploring themes of police, funeral, widow, blackmail, twin sister, gigolo. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón, it stars Dolores del Río, Agustín Irusta, Víctor Junco. A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.

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