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A self-conscious woman juggles adjusting to her new role as an aristocrat's wife and avoiding being intimidated by his first wife's spectral presence.

In Xochimilco 1909, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael long for getting married but the odds are against them. María Candelaria is segregated for being a prostitute's child and the couple faces the greed of Mr. Damian, the town's shop owner who secretly desires María. When María falls sick with Malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals a quinine bottle from Damian's shop, unleashing tragedy for the lovers.

The disaffected wife of a failed civil servant, is thrilled to re-encounter Octavio, a former lover who is now a union activist on the run from a corrupt politician. Hoping to help him, she descends into the Mexican underworld, where she finds a purpose-and a thrill-missing from her married life.

A young woman, abandoned by her womanizing fiancé, is forced to provide for the upbringing of her son and combat the difficulties of being an unmarried mother during the strife of early 20-century Mexico.

One of the gratest love stories ever told!!

A mulatto heiress faces her uncle's attempts to seize her inherited lands, leading to conflict when her cousin's fiancé becomes involved.

Mild-mannered and devout Mr Bonilla, accepts a government job without realizing that he is to be the town's executioner. This leads to comedic misunderstandings.

Carita inherits 5 million pesos from her godfather but she will not receive the money until she marries and her husband dies. She, her parents and boyfriend decide the a married with a dying man will be the solution of the problem. So, Carita marries Lazaro (who is dying)accepts the situation, but when he sees his fiancé, he recovers health. Lazaro disappear because he was unable to fulfill his compromise. Some days later a newspaper announces Lazaro's death. Nevertheless he reappears suddenly and explains that he is not Lazaro, the real one has died so Carita is a widow and can receive her inheritance. Lazaro and Carita fall in love and marry.

A Hollywood star travels to Mexico to take flamenco dancing lessons for her next movie. In the airport she mets a Mexican rancher, and while both dislike each other at first, things may change.

Fictional story about the Escuadron 201 de Caza (201st Mexican Fighter Squadron), which participated in military campaigns in the Phillipines during WWII. It focuses primarily on two brothers, one who has a promising future as a doctor, who volunteer for this unit after Mexico declares war on Germany after the sinking of Mexican merchants by U-boats. The story also follows another young man, the son of a Spanish immigrant baker. He volunteers to pay what he feels is an unpaid debt to their new adopted country.

Manuel Venegas regresa a su pueblo para conquistar al amor de su vida, Soledad. Pero para su sorpresa la encuentra casada con otro hombre. Sin importarles nada, ni las diferencias socials, ambos están dispuestos a luchar por su amor.

A not very grief stricken young widow flutters her hand fan between a dashing young soldier and an elderly politician in this Belle Epoque era musical comedy.

A tragic love story between the daughter of a rich miner and a humble cockfight owner/trainer (gallero) puts filial love, defense of honour, and loyalty to the test.

Juan's compulsive honesty causes chaos, especially when he disrupts his daughter Pilar's wedding. After a near-tragedy, Juan learns a valuable lesson. Ultimately, love prevails as Pilar marries Luis, and Juan finds happiness too.

The story begins in 1930 Mexico. A mother widowed of 4 little ones. Her name is Teresa. While she sits by the roadside with her (little chicks) she meets a hardworking farm merchant on his way to market in Mexico city. He is hesitant to help at first because he will be late to market. How can he leave her and her babies stranded. His name is Angel. She says he was (her angel)when he gives them a ride to town. He calls her sharp-eyed mother hen(the title of the movie). Upon arrival into town the market manager will not buy any of Angels produce. Tossing him a mere fraction of what was agreed because he was late. Momma hen tears into him and gets him to take his goods at full price as agreed of else the sell outright directly and taking his business from him. He quickly relents. Angel sees a business partner in selling his goods and making a profit with mutual interests. As the years pass, their friendship blossoms. They see these little chicks grow up strong and wise with proper parental coaxing. Teresa hides a secret that could break up all she has built. A truly decent movie with a strong cast and fundamental family values. Enforcing family and God.

A boy is separated from her mother by a jealous husband and is raised by a criminal couple.

In 19th-century Tacubaya, the daughter (Mapy Cortés) of a French pastry maker is to marry the mayor of the town (Domingo Soler), but her heart is said to be inclined more to an officer (Pedro Armendáriz). The sentimental conflict causes the famous historical episode known as "pastry war".

The daughter of a landowner is engaged to a friend of her father, but she loves the peon who works for her boyfriend.

This is the story of a convict fellow whose brother is a bright scientist that discovers a vaccine against a deadly infection. The clash between good and evil moves the convict to search into his soul and find the goodness that will lead him to the ultimate sacrifice.

Fu Man Chu must find a murderer, the only clue he has is a series of wax heads that have appeared.