Underplayed Gems

The Doorman (1950)

The Doorman poster
Original title
El Portero
Directed by
Miguel M. Delgado
Genre
comedy film
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 59 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man works as a doorman and gets into chaotic situations. He deals with the demands of residents and visitors at a busy building.

comediclightheartedwhimsicalslapstickplayfulupbeatfast-pacedamusing

What happens

The Doorman (Spanish: El portero), also known as Puerta, joven (Spanish: Door, Young Man or The Door, Please), is a 1950 Mexican comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado and starring Mario Moreno «Cantinflas», Silvia Pinal and Josefina del Mar. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gunther Gerszo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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