The Crying Woman (1933)

Director: Ramón Peón

Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.

Cast

Ramón Pereda

Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capitán Diego de Acuna

Virginia Zurí

Ana Maria de Acuna

Carlos Orellana

Mario - criado

Adriana Lamar

Ana Xiconténcatl

Alberto Martí

Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle

Esperanza del Real

Nana Goya

Paco Martínez

Don Fernando de Moncada

María Luisa Zea

Doña Marina - la Malinche

Alfredo del Diestro

Jefe de policía

Conchita Gentil Arcos

Criada