Adam, Eve and the Devil
1945 Mexican comedy film directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna
Adam, Eve and the Devil (Spanish: Adán, Eva y el diablo) is a 1945 Mexican comedy film directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna and starring Roberto Soto, Gloria Aguiar and Emma Roldán. The film is based on the play The Broken Jug by Heinrich von Kleist. It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ramón Rodríguez Granada who was nominated for an Ariel Award his work.
Cast
Roberto Soto
Gloria Aguiar
Emma Roldán
Lauro Benítez
Alfredo del Diestro
Roberto Meyer
Tito Renaldo
Enriqueta Reza
Carlos Riquelme
Rubén Rojo
Amelia Wilhelmy
References
Bibliography
Elena, Alberto. El cine del tercer mundo: diccionario de realizadores. Turfan, 1993.
Riera, Emilio García. Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1943-1945. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1992.
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