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Romantic comedy

The Third Word (1956): Cast & Plot

The Third Word (1956) movie poster

The Third Word is a 1956 romantic comedy directed by Julián Soler, starring Marga López as Margarita Luján, Pedro Infante and José Chávez. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Third Word (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Julián Soler
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Filmex
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Third Word About?

The premise of The Third Word without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The film follows pampered young singer Pedro, raised by his doting aunts, who decide he needs schooling and hire attractive teacher Marga Lopez. Though surprised to learn Pedro is 28, Marga accepts the job, and a romance soon ignites between them, much to the aunts’ dismay.

The Third Word Themes & Keywords

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  • couple
  • success
  • family relationships
  • teaching
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Third Word Cast & Characters

Marga López leads the cast as Margarita Luján, with Pedro Infante as Pablo Saldaña and José Chávez as Pueblerino (uncredited). Directed by Julián Soler; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Julián Soler

More films directed by Julián Soler: Los amantes frios, All the Horrors of Satan, Panic and Santo vs. Blue Demon in Atlantis.

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Plot

The Third Word Plot Summary

What happens in The Third Word from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two aunts hire Margarita to educate their wild nephew, Pablo Saldaña, who has spent his life on a rural mountain ranch and knows little of civilization. If he remains uneducated, the relatives threaten to strip him of his rightful inheritance to the sprawling hacienda.

Through patient instruction, Margarita helps Pablo to read and write, while he teaches her to ride, hunt, and navigate the rugged terrain. As they spend more time together, a tender romance blossoms, built on trust and shared discovery.

Full summary

The whole story of The Third Word, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Third Word?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays the untamed heir Pablo Saldaña?

Details

The Third Word Also Known As

Also known as “La Tercera Palabra”.

Also known as
  • La Tercera Palabra

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The Third Word FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Third Word, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Third Word?

The Third Word runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Third Word released?

The Third Word was released on July 3, 1956.

Who directed The Third Word?

The Third Word was directed by Julián Soler.

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Who is in the cast of The Third Word?

The Third Word stars Marga López as Margarita Luján, Pedro Infante as Pablo Saldaña and José Chávez as Pueblerino (uncredited), among 14 credited actors.

Does The Third Word have a post-credit scene?

No. The Third Word has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Third Word in?

The original language of The Third Word is Spanish.

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