A young woman is brought before a prosecutor after stealing food. She is defended by Julio, a university professor who decides to exhibit her as an example in his class on the theory of theft. Then he hires her as a housemaid. Her face and charms won’t only save her family from serious quandaries; they will also inspire the professor’s love.
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María Elena Marqués
Lupe
Antonio Badú
Dr Julio Conde
Fernando Soto
Chilaquiles
Jorge Mondragón
Don Enrique Conde
Queta Lavat
Marisa
Pilar Mata
Doña Lola
Jorge Rachini
Asistente de Julio
Alfonso Jiménez
Estudiante (Manolete segundo)
Ninón Sevilla
Bailarina
Julio Ahuet
Criminal detenido (uncredited)
Felipe de Flores
Agente policía (uncredited)
Pepe Guízar
Cantante (uncredited)
Gloria Lozano
Invitada fiesta (uncredited)
Miguel Manzano
Jesús Robles (comisario) (uncredited)
Ignacio Peón
Invitado fiesta (uncredited)
