Victimas Del Pecado (aka Victims Of Sin) (1951)

A dancer (Ninon Sevilla) at a nightclub rescues an abandoned baby and attempts to raise it as her own. When she is fired from her dancing job because of the baby, she turns to prostitution to support them. Directed by Emilio Fernandez (MARIA CANDELARIA), this Mexican soap opera about mother love with songs and dance numbers is something to see. I can't really make an argument for it as a good film but it's uniquely entertaining. One of the most popular stars of Mexican cinema, Ninon Sevilla is a strong presence and this movie serves as an introduction to her quite nicely. Gabriel Figueroa's (NIGHT OF THE IGUANA) excellent B&W cinematography highlights the smoky and feverish cabaret atmosphere and there's a solid performance by Ismael Perez as the child being raised. Like STELLA DALLAS and IMITATION OF LIFE, its portrayal of a mother sacrificing herself to provide a loving home for her child is sure to tug at your tear ducts. With Rodolfo Acosta, Rita Montaner and Perez Prado.