The Squeezing Hand

The Squeezing Hand is a 1953 Argentine crime comedy film directed by Enrique Carreras during the classical era of Argentine cinema. It was adapted for the screen by Domingo Di Núbila from a Julio Porter and Raúl Gurruchaga play. It stars Gogó Andreu, Tono Andreu, Alfredo Barbieri and Amelia Vargas and premiered on 21 January 1953.

Plot

Three relatives of a millionaire plot to kill her in order to inherit her fortune, but a quirky doctor who happens to be a detective interferes.

Cast

Gogó Andreu
Tono Andreu
Alfredo Barbieri
Mario Baroffio
Tito Climent
María del Río
Ángel Eleta
Inés Fernández as Lola
Don Pelele
Hugo Pimentel
Roberto Real
Semillita as Martín
Amelia Vargas

Reception

El Heraldo del Cinematografista stated: "It is regrettable that the intrigue, not very original but with many possibilities, suspenseful, was not given more prominence in the concern of constantly achieving realistic effects, particularly in charge of Alfredo Barbieri." On the other hand, the critic Manuel Rey said: "It achieves...its purpose of making people laugh."