Salon Mexico
β 6.6 Β· 1949 Β· 91m Β· Drama Β· Crime
Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.
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