Movies by Julia Lajos

La torre de los siete jorobados
In Madrid, Spain, at the end of the 19th century, the young and reckless Basilio seems to be the only person who perceives the spectral presence of Professor Robinsón de Mantua, who begs him to take care of his niece Inés, because she is in grave danger.

My Beloved Juan
The strange disappearance of the dogs of his neighbors leads Juan to investigate the case on his own. It ends up finding out that the author of the robberies is a young woman called Eloísa, the cocky daughter of a scientist who uses dogs to create an antidote against sleep. Juan and Eloísa fall in love, but he will ask her to leave her luxurious mansion to live only with his salary.

Morena clara
Trini, a gipsy girl, and her uncle Regalito are tried for the theft of several hams. Some time later, she presents herself, disguised as a maid, at the house of her former prosecutor, who ends up falling in love with her.

The Ill-Married
A silent film centering around bull fighting and general melodrama, which also serves nicely as a documentary with 'cameos' by many Spanish personalities of the time.

The Crime of Bordadores Street
Madrid, late 19th century. A wealthy woman is found murdered in her home and her maid seems to be the main suspect; but her statement further entangles the case.

Café de París
After suffering a family tragedy, Carmen leaves Spain and emigrates to Paris, where she will make new friends among some of the most peculiar characters who inhabit the bohemian neighborhoods of the city. (Partially lost film.)

Rápteme usted
Áurea Diamantina, a movie star who has quarreled with her husband, stays at a grand hotel where, in order to get free publicity, conspires with her manager to simulate a kidnapping. Meanwhile, her jealous husband hires a private detective to keep an eye on her.