Mi suegra es una fiera
Mi suegra es una fiera

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Mi suegra es una fiera

1939
Movie
78 min
Spanish

A woman tries to annul her daughter's marriage by making her boyfriend believe that he is the real father of her daughter.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Roland V. LeeGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck boxer finds himself entangled with a formidable mother-in-law and a zany band of circus performers. As he tries to navigate the chaotic situations, he gets drawn into a musical and comedic adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns. The film follows his humorous struggles to escape the eccentric characters and find his way back to a semblance of normalcy.

Critical Reception

While specific contemporary reviews are scarce, 'Mi suegra es una fiera' is generally considered a lighthearted, if somewhat formulaic, musical comedy of its era. It provided escapism with its blend of music, humor, and a colorful cast of characters, typical of Hollywood productions during that period. Its lasting appeal is primarily nostalgic.

What Reviewers Say

  • An entertaining, if somewhat dated, musical comedy.

  • Features a lively cast and musical numbers characteristic of the late 1930s.

  • Provides simple, comedic escapism with a light plot.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's age and limited modern distribution. Older reviews that exist often highlight its charm as a product of its time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a different set of stars before Jack Oakie and Ida Lupino were cast.

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