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La Otra (film)
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Wikipedia article
'La Otra' ("The Other" (feminine)), sometimes screened with the title 'The Other One', is a 1945 Mexican drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldn and starring Dolores del Ro. The film was remade in 1964 as 'Dead Ringer', with Bette Davis.
Plot
At a Christmas party, Mara Mndez (Dolores del Ro) learns that Magdalena, her twin sister, has a comfortable lifestyle. Maria kills her sister and assumes her identity and lifestyle. However, her life becomes complicated by her late sister's sleazy boyfriend Fernando (Vctor Junco), and by Roberto (Agustn Irusta), who loved the "dead" Mara.
Production
It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City.
The 96-page script was originally titled "The Other Woman" by Jos Revueltas, Jack Wagner and Roberto Gavaldn from a story by Ryan James. The Paul Kohler Agency represented the screenwriters.
Cast
* Dolores del Ro as Mara and Magdalena Mndez
* Vctor Junco Fernando
* Agustn Irusta as Roberto Gonzalez
* Jos Baviera as Sgt. De La Fuente
* Manuel Dond as agente Vilar
* Conchita Carraced as Carmela
Other versions
The script for 'La Otra' was owned by Warner Bros. and is the same script as the 1964 version, 'Dead Ringer' (1964), starring Bette Davis.
References
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