The Sign of Death

The Sign of Death

93 mins | Comedy, Horror, Mystery | Dec. 23, 1939

Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.

The Sign of Death

93 mins | Comedy, Horror, Mystery | Dec. 23, 1939

The Sign of Death
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers CISA
Original title El Signo de la Muerte
Directors Chano Urueta
Writers Francisco Elías, José Benavides hijo, Salvador Novo, Chano Urueta

Cast

Elena D'Orgaz

as Lola Ponce

Carlos Orellana

as Dr. Gallardo

Cantinflas

as Cantinflas

Manuel Medel

as Medel

Rafael Icardo

as El sablista (uncredited)

Tomás Perrín

as Carlos Manzano

Max Langler

as Matlatzín

Manuel Arvide

as Jefe de redacción (uncredited)

Raúl Guerrero

as Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)

Aurora Ruiz

as Cliente de adivino (uncredited)

María Luisa Serrano

as Turista (uncredited)