To the Sound of the Marimba
To the Sound of the Marimba is a 1941 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and stars Sara García, Fernando Soler and Marina Tamayo. It was released during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. It was shot at the Clasa Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Carlos Toussaint.
Synopsis
The plot centers around a once aristocratic but now impoverished family that hopes for their daughter to marry a rich rancher, restoring their wealth. The rancher and one of his servants investigate whether the young woman truly loves him or just wants his money. The movie is noted for containing words and phrases associated with the state of Chiapas.Main cast
- Fernando Soler as Palemón Escobar
- Emilio Tuero as Don Felipe del Río
- Marina Tamayo as Margarita Escobar
- Joaquín Pardavé as Agapito Cuerda
- Sara García as Doña Cornelia Escobar
- Dolores Camarillo as Pita
- Virginia Serret as Sofía Escobar
- Alfredo Varela as Luis Escobar
- Joaquín Coss as Acreedor
- Manuel Noriega as Acreedor
- Salvador Quiroz as Acreedor
- Miguel Manzano as José María