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  • The Crying Woman (1933)
  • 73 min | Horror, Mystery
The Crying Woman (1933)
73 min | Horror, Mystery

In modern day Mexico, a man on the street is supernaturally killed after hearing the eerie sound of a wailing woman. We then arrive at the manor of an upper class family, who are celebrating their young son's birthday. A mysterious cloaked...See moreIn modern day Mexico, a man on the street is supernaturally killed after hearing the eerie sound of a wailing woman. We then arrive at the manor of an upper class family, who are celebrating their young son's birthday. A mysterious cloaked figure is eavesdropping on them, taking advantage of secret rooms and passages. Eventually, the intruder (who appears to be possesessed) kidnaps and attempts to murder the boy at a pagan altar using a sacrificial knife and stone. While this story unfolds, two flashbacks to the Elizabethan and Inquisition era are related, explaining the origins of the "wailing woman". In one, a woman with an illegitimate child has been abandoned by her lover. His formerly faithful friend forces him to a duel over this betrayal. The woman kills her baby and herself, and upon her death a wraith ascends skyward from her corpse. In the other story, an Indian woman has her baby taken from her by the authorities, and she descends into madness and suicide, with her spirit also leaving her body upon death. An ancient ring worn by the principals, as well as the knife and stone, are the bonds between the stories. Written by GoblinHairedGuy See less
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Director
Writers
A. Guzman Aguilera (story) | Carlos Noriega Hope (adaptation) | Fernando de Fuentes (adaptation)
Composer
Cinematographer
Guillermo Baqueriza (as Gmo. Baqueriza)
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Updated May 25, 1933

Release date
Jul 19, 1935 (United States)

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Ramón Pereda
Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capt. Diego de Acuna Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capt. Diego de Acuna   See fewer
Virginia Zurí
Ana Maria de Acuna Ana Maria de Acuna   See fewer
Carlos Orellana
Mario - Criado Mario - Criado   See fewer
Adriana Lamar
Ana Xiconténcatl Ana Xiconténcatl   See fewer
Alberto Martí
Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle   See fewer
Esperanza del Real
Nana Goya Nana Goya   See fewer
Paco Martínez
Don Fernando de Moncada Don Fernando de Moncada   See fewer
María Luisa Zea
Doña Marina - la Malinche (as Ma. Luisa Zea) Doña Marina - la Malinche (as Ma. Luisa Zea)   See fewer
Alfredo del Diestro
Jefe de Policía Jefe de Policía   See fewer
Conchita Gentil Arcos
Criada (as Sofia Gentil Arcos) Criada (as Sofia Gentil Arcos)   See fewer
Antonio R. Frausto
Francisco - Criado (as Antonio Frausto) Francisco - Criado (as Antonio Frausto)   See fewer
Victoria Blanco
Actress Actress   See fewer
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