Las medias de seda
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| Starring | Carlos Orellana |
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| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Las medias de seda ("The Silk Stockings") is a 1956 Mexican film. It stars Carlos Orellana and Rosario Dúrcal.
Plot
Rosario (Rosario Dúrcal) is a beautiful young orphan woman living completely alone in the rural community of Laguna de Lourdes. She constantly struggles to fend off the aggressive advances of local men from her village who want to take advantage of her vulnerability. The situation intensifies when Don Juan (Joaquín Pardavé), the weak-willed but wealthy local boss (cacique) of the region, becomes infatuated with her despite being married. In an attempt to seduce Rosario, Don Juan gives her an expensive pair of silk stockings, setting off a chain of gossip and local tension.
The narrative shifts dramatically when a mysterious young traveler named Antonio (Armando Silvestre) arrives in the village. He presents himself as an artist and claims to be Rosario's long-lost brother. While his arrival offers Rosario a newfound sense of protection, his presence is built on deception, as he is hiding a secret identity. Amidst a peculiar love triangle, village rivalries, and growing secrets among the local vineyard workers, Rosario's moral strength is tested as everyone around her reveals their true intentions.
Cast
- Rosario Dúrcal as Rosario
- Armando Silvestre as Antonio
- Joaquín Pardavé as Don Juan
- Carlos Orellana as Pretonio
- Lucy González as Águeda
- Armando Arriola
- Manuel Dondé as Capataz
- Esther Luquín as Eugenia
- Enrique García Álvarez as Señor cura
- Diana Ochoa as Trabajadora chismosa
- Conchita Gentil Arcos as Trabajadora chismosa
Release
Las medias de seda was officially released in theaters across Mexico on November 2, 1956.[1] The film was distributed across Spanish-speaking markets and later tracked internationally under the English translation of its title, The Silk Stockings.[2][3]
Home media
The film has since been broadcast on specialized television networks dedicated to classic Spanish-language and Golden Age Mexican cinema, including De Película and Canal 22.[4]
References
- ↑ "Las medias de seda (1956) - Release info". IMDb. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Las medias de seda (1956)". FilmAffinity. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Las medias de seda". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Cinema 22 - Las medias de seda". Cinema 22 — Canal 22. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
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