The English-language title of this Argentine musical comedy translates as Candida, Millionairess, suggesting that someone was on a real "George Bernard Shaw" kick. Popular Latin American stage-and-screen star Nina Marshall is cast as Candida, a humble serving girl who lands a job with a wealthy family. On New Year's Eve, Gallego (Alberto Bello), the lonely master of the house, invites Candida to dine with him, and before the girl quite knows what's happened she has become Mrs. Gallego. Treated like dirt by the rest of the family, who consider her nothing more than a fortune-hunter, Candida proves that she has a heart of gold when she hocks her jewels to save Gallego from financial ruin. The musical portion of the program is, as usual, handled by the estimable Nini Marshall, with able assistance from composer Pedro Vargas and the Les Rancheras Trio.
by Hal Erickson
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