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The Mystery of Puerta del Sol (1930): Cast

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The Mystery of Puerta del Sol is a 1930 comedy directed by Francisco Elías, starring Juan de Orduña as Pompeyo Pimpollo, Antonio Barber and Diego Moreno. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Mystery of Puerta del Sol (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Francisco Elías
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mystery of Puerta del Sol About?

The premise of The Mystery of Puerta del Sol without spoilers.

Pompeyo and Rodolfo are newspaper employees who secretly aspire to become film actors. When an American production announces a short shoot in Madrid, they seize the chance and attend the casting. However, the audition does not unfold as they had imagined, leading to unexpected complications.

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • early sound
  • part talkie
  • reference to lon chaney
  • reference to greta garbo
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Cast & crew

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol Cast & Characters

Juan de Orduña leads the cast as Pompeyo Pimpollo, with Antonio Barber as Rodolfo Bambolino and Diego Moreno as El Personita - Flamenco Singer. Directed by Francisco Elías; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Francisco Elías

One more film directed by Francisco Elías: María de la O.

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The Mystery of Puerta del Sol Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “El misterio de la Puerta del Sol, o El último día de Pompeyo” and “The Mystery of Puerta del Sol; or”.

Also known as
  • El misterio de la Puerta del Sol, o El último día de Pompeyo
  • The Mystery of Puerta del Sol; or
  • Pompeyo's Last Day

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The Mystery of Puerta del Sol FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mystery of Puerta del Sol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mystery of Puerta del Sol?

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Mystery of Puerta del Sol released?

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol was released on January 11, 1930.

Who directed The Mystery of Puerta del Sol?

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol was directed by Francisco Elías.

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Who is in the cast of The Mystery of Puerta del Sol?

The Mystery of Puerta del Sol stars Juan de Orduña as Pompeyo Pimpollo, Antonio Barber as Rodolfo Bambolino and Diego Moreno as El Personita - Flamenco Singer, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Mystery of Puerta del Sol have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mystery of Puerta del Sol has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mystery of Puerta del Sol in?

The original language of The Mystery of Puerta del Sol is Spanish.

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