A marginal group celebrates Christmas Eve singing and dancing in the street while a millionaire celebrates the feast offering a great dinner to his friends. The millionaire receives a telegram from his sister in America who announces her visit after more than twenty years without seeing each other…
Acting
Estrellita Castro's triple threat: voice, dance, chaotic screen presence.
Production
Perojo's lavish setpieces vs. Vergano's street-level grit — a fascinating directorial tug-of-war.
Director
Aldo Vergano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during the Spanish Civil War's final months, this was one of the last films produced before Franco's victory — the street celebration scenes carry unintended historical weight.
Estrellita Castro was Spain's biggest musical star; this was her attempt at 'serious' comedy acting, and she allegedly hated every minute of sharing the director's chair.
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