The Third Word

The Third Word

100 mins | Comedy, Romance | July 3, 1956

The English-language title of this Mexican musical was The Third Word. Singer Pedro Infante stars as a pampered young man who is sheltered by his doting aunts. Deciding that their darling boy needs an education, the ladies hire pretty schoolteacher Marga Lopez. Upon discovering that her pupil is 28 years old, Marga is momentarily nonplused, but then settles into her duties. Inevitably, romance blossoms between Pedro and Marga, much to the aunts' dismay.

The Third Word

100 mins | Comedy, Romance | July 3, 1956

The Third Word
The English-language title of this Mexican musical was The Third Word. Singer Pedro Infante stars as a pampered young man who is sheltered by his doting aunts. Deciding that their darling boy needs an education, the ladies hire pretty schoolteacher Marga Lopez. Upon discovering that her pupil is 28 years old, Marga is momentarily nonplused, but then settles into her duties. Inevitably, romance blossoms between Pedro and Marga, much to the aunts' dismay.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Cinematográfica Filmex S.A.
Original title La tercera palabra
Directors Julián Soler
Writers Alejandro Casona

Cast

Pedro Infante

as Pablo Saldaña

Marga López

as Margarita Luján

Sara García

as Matilde

Prudencia Grifell

as Angelina

Rodolfo Landa

as Julio

Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.

as Dr. Romero

Emma Roldán

as Antonia

Eduardo Alcaraz

as Administrador Roldán

Manuel Tamés hijo

as Margarito

José Pidal

as Esposo de la Tía Lulú

Antonio Bravo

as Tío Alfonso

Diana Ochoa

as Tía Lulú

José Chávez

as Pueblerino (uncredited)

Pepe Nava

as Maestro (uncredited)