In Self Defense
The recently orphaned Enriqueta has to work to earn a living; She finds a job with the widower Julio Mancera, for whom she works as governess for her little daughter. After a while, the two fall in love and get married. But then, Julio's cousin Eva returns from Europe and tries to separate the couple. She is almost successful, but her plans are thwarted at a party she throws for Julio and his friends, where she is surprised by Julio, Enriqueta, and the other guests in a compromising situation with Julio's best friend, Mauricio.
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Cast
21 people
Mimí Derba
Known for
Dos tipos de cuidado
You the Rich
María Caballé
Also in
El amor que huye
Frivolinas
Julio Taboada
Also in
Soul Sacrifice
La miel se fue de la luna
Catalina D'erzell
Also in
Alas abiertas
Una luz en mi camino
Salvador Arnaldo
Also in
The Tigress
Dawn of Hope
Manuel Arvide
Known for
Cantinflas Ruletero
Tizoc
Socorro Astol
Also in
Aguiluchos mexicanos
Soul Sacrifice
Manuel Campa Siliceo
Also in
Soul Sacrifice
Carpio Sr.
Beatriz Cassian
Joaquín Coss
Father of the girl
Known for
You’re Missing the Point
Pilar Cota
Also in
Tepeyac
In the Shadow
Joaquín Coss Director · Mimí Derba Writer Enrique Rosas Cinematographer
First release June 14, 1917 · Produced in Mexico · Original title En defensa propia
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Mexico
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Original title
En defensa propia
Original language
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · June 14, 1917
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No release date listed for United States.
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