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The Third Word (1956)

Original title: La tercera palabra

1956-07-03 · 1h 40m · ES
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The English-language title of this Mexican musical was The Third Word. Singer Pedro Infante stars as a pampered young man who is sheltered by his doting aunts. Deciding that their darling boy needs an education, the ladies hire pretty schoolteacher Marga Lopez. Upon discovering that her pupil is 28 years old, Marga is momentarily nonplused, but then settles into her duties. Inevitably, romance blossoms between Pedro and Marga, much to the aunts' dismay.

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Julián SolerDirector

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Pedro InfantePedro InfantePablo SaldañaMarga LópezMarga LópezMargarita LujánSara GarcíaSara GarcíaMatildePrudencia GrifellPrudencia GrifellAngelinaRodolfo LandaRodolfo LandaJulioMiguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Dr. RomeroEmma RoldánEmma RoldánAntoniaEduardo AlcarazEduardo AlcarazAdministrador RoldánManuel Tamés hijoManuel Tamés hijoMargaritoJosé PidalJosé PidalEsposo de la Tía LulúAntonio BravoAntonio BravoTío AlfonsoDiana OchoaDiana OchoaTía Lulú

Keywords

Family relationshipsInnocenceBased on play or musicalHorseEducationTeachingAunt nephew relationshipRanchPedro infante

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityFamily Relationships · Innocence · Based On Play Or MusicalMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomance · Family RelationshipsDirector preference439738

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What is The Third Word about?

The English-language title of this Mexican musical was The Third Word. Singer Pedro Infante stars as a pampered young man who is sheltered by his doting aunts. Deciding that their darling boy needs an education, the ladies hire pretty schoolteacher Marga Lopez. Upon discovering that her pupil is 28 years old, Marga is momentarily nonplused, but then settles into her duties. Inevitably, romance blossoms between Pedro and Marga, much to the aunts' dismay.

How long is The Third Word?

The Third Word has a runtime of 100 minutes.