The Sign of Death (1939)

  • NR
  • 12/23/1939 (US)
  • Comedy, Horror, Mystery
  • 1h 33m

Overview

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.

Chano Urueta

Director, Screenplay

José Benavides hijo

Writer

Salvador Novo

Writer

Francisco Elías

Writer

Cast

Elena D'Orgaz's headshot

Elena D'Orgaz

Lola Ponce
Carlos Orellana's headshot

Carlos Orellana

Dr. Gallardo
Cantinflas's headshot

Cantinflas

Cantinflas
Manuel Medel's headshot

Manuel Medel

Medel
Rafael Icardo's headshot

Rafael Icardo

El sablista (uncredited)
Tomás Perrín's headshot

Tomás Perrín

Carlos Manzano
Max Langler's headshot

Max Langler

Matlatzín
Manuel Arvide's headshot

Manuel Arvide

Jefe de redacción (uncredited)

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