Novia a la medida
Novia a la medida

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Novia a la medida

1949
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Door-to-door salesman falls for a young woman, implements hare-brained schemes to separate her from her fiance.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ignacio F. IquinoGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy young man, deeply in debt, concocts a scheme to inherit his uncle's fortune. The plan involves marrying a woman who will quickly agree to a divorce, thus fulfilling the uncle's conditions for inheritance. However, his meticulously crafted plan unravels when he unexpectedly falls in love with the very woman he intended to use.

Critical Reception

Generally received as a lighthearted romantic comedy, 'Novia a la medida' is noted for its charming performances and a plot that, while conventional for its time, provides pleasant entertainment. It's considered a representative work of Spanish cinema from the late 1940s, appreciated for its humor and romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous situations and romantic storyline.

  • Appreciated for the performances of its lead actors, particularly Amparo Rivelles.

  • Seen as a charming and enjoyable romantic comedy from its era.

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Fun Fact

The film marked an early role for the esteemed Spanish actor Fernando Fernán Gómez, who would go on to become one of the most influential figures in Spanish cinema as an actor, director, and screenwriter.

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