¡Cuando la tierra tembló!
¡Cuando la tierra tembló!

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¡Cuando la tierra tembló!

1942
Movie
77 min
Spanish

A 1942 film.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Alfred L. WerkerGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In this Western drama, a young woman from a privileged background faces hardship and learns about resilience when she becomes stranded in a frontier town. She must confront the harsh realities of pioneer life and find strength within herself to survive and potentially find love amidst adversity.

Critical Reception

While "¡Cuando la tierra tembló!" (also known as "The Ghost and the "Ghost Ranch") was a modest production, it received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and dramatic narrative, particularly from audiences who enjoyed Westerns with a touch of romance and character development. Critically, it was seen as a competently made, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its leading lady's performance and her on-screen transformation.

  • Noted for its depiction of frontier life, though some found the plot predictable.

  • Generally considered a solid, if unspectacular, Western drama of its time.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally titled "Ghost Ranch" but was changed for its release.

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