1957 film by Miguel Morayta

1957 film by Gilberto Martínez Solares

The Dressel family owns a prosperous hardware store in the city. The business is managed by Mrs. Dressel, a strict widow who has two sons: Federico and Rodolfo. Federico falls in love with the singer Magdalena and marries her against Frau Dressel’s wishes, as she wants her heir to marry a German woman. The young couple must face constant harassment from Frau Dressel and an accusation of adultery.

Personal dramas among the residents of an apartment house.

Bernardo is in love with Adela and although she does not belong, he has always helped her family although they only care about money and not the virtues of man.