Marianela is an orphan young girl living in a small village where she guides the blind young son of a rich country man. She is secretly in love with him, knowing that he loves her only because he can't see her ugly face. But one day a famous doctor appears and promises to operate him so he can see. His father is happy to know this way he will be able to marry his rich cousin. Nela gets desperate knowing his luck will turn into her disgrace when he finally sees her face.
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Cast
6 people
Mary Carrillo
Nela
Known for
Dark Habits
The Holy Innocents
Carlos Muñoz
Celipín
Julio Peña
Pablo
Known for
Horror Express
Red Sun
Rafael Calvo
Teodoro Golfín
Known for
The Miracle of Marcelino
Jesús Tordesillas
Pablo's Father
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Acompáñame
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Carlos Muñoz Arosa
Celipín
Known for
All the Way Boys
Benito Perojo Director · Benito Pérez Galdós Author Theodore J. Pahle Cinematographer
First release November 11, 1940 · Produced in Spain
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Spain
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Original language
Spanish
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Spanish
Release dates
Spain · November 11, 1940
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