Escuela de Vagabundos (1954)
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The title of this Mexican musical comedy translates to School For Tramps. Singing idol Pedro Infante heads the cast, essaying his usual carefree-vagabond characterization. Though he has nary a peso to his name, Infante nonetheless pursues a successful romance with well-to-do Miroslava (who tragically killed herself just before this film was released). Thanks to the star power of Infante and the public's curiosity concerned Miroslava's death, Esenela de Vagabundos was one of Mexico's biggest box-office hits in 1955. Certain viewers with long memories recognized the similarities between this film and the 1933 Al Jolson vehicle Hallelujah, I'm a Bum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Pedro Infante, Sr., Miroslava, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rogelio A. González
- Format(s):
- DVD, (View All Versions)
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Synopsis of Escuela de Vagabundos
The title of this Mexican musical comedy translates to School For Tramps. Singing idol Pedro Infante heads the cast, essaying his usual carefree-vagabond characterization. Though he has nary a peso to his name, Infante nonetheless pursues a successful romance with well-to-do Miroslava (who tragically killed herself just before this film was released). Thanks to the star power of Infante and the public's curiosity concerned Miroslava's death, Esenela de Vagabundos was one of Mexico's biggest box-office hits in 1955. Certain viewers with long memories recognized the similarities between this film and the 1933 Al Jolson vehicle Hallelujah, I'm a Bum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of Escuela de Vagabundos
- Pedro Infante, Sr. - Jose Alberto Medina
- Oscar Pulido - Miguel Valverde
- Fernando Casanova - Mauricio Jimenez
- Dolores Camarillo
- Oscar Ortiz de Pinedo
- Liliana Duran
- Miroslava - Susy
- Eduardo Alcaraz - Audifas
- Aurora Walker - Mrs. Vertiz
- Anabel Gutierrez
- Blanca de Castejón
- Director(s):
- Rogelio A. González
- Writer(s):
- Fernando de Fuentes Sr.
- Categories:
- Comedy
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