Salon Mexico (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, Salon Mexico is a drama film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Mercedes (Marga Lopez) dances for money with the clients of Salon Mexico, a famous cabaret in Mexico City. Her younger sister Beatriz (Derbez) studies in an expensive private school, paid by Mercedes. Obviously, young Beatriz doesn't know about her sister's job. Troubles begin when Mercedes wins a danzon contest with Paco (Acosta), her pimp. Paco refuses to share the prize with Mercedes, so she steals the money when he's sleeping.
Who’s in it. Salon Mexico stars Marga López as Mercedes Gómez, Miguel Inclán as Lupe López, Rodolfo Acosta as Paco and Roberto Cañedo as Roberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Salon Mexico has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salon Mexico page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salon Mexico tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salon Mexico (1949)?
- In US, Salon Mexico is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salon Mexico worth watching?
- Salon Mexico holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salon Mexico?
- Salon Mexico stars Marga López, Miguel Inclán, Rodolfo Acosta, Roberto Cañedo and Mimí Derba.
- When was Salon Mexico released?
- Salon Mexico was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.