''Deshonra'' is a

1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Cairo Fire, Black Saturday in Kingdom of Egypt, Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, ...

Argentine film of the classical era of Argentine cinema directed by

Daniel Tinayre Daniel Tinayre (14 September 1910 – 24 October 1994) was a French-born Argentine film director, screenwriter and film producer notable for his work during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema, classical era of Argentine cinema (1930s–1950s) a ...

, who was also one of the co-writers. It was the first portrayal of a lesbian love affair.

Plot

Framed and convicted of a crime she did not commit, Flora, played by

Fanny Navarro Fanny Navarro (1 June 1920 - 18 March 1971) was an Argentine actress. She starred in films such as ''Melodías porteñas'' (1937), '' Doce mujeres'' (1939), '' Ambición'' (1939), '' El hijo del barrio'' (1940), '' Hogar, dulce hogar'' (1941), ' ...

, is sent to prison, where she meets Roberta, played by Golde Flami. She becomes Flora's protector and lover.

Cast

* Golde Flami *

Tita Merello Laura Ana "Tita" Merello (11 October 1904 – 24 December 2002) was an Argentine film actress, tango dancer and singer of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. In her six decades in Argentine entertainment, at the time of her death, she had filme ...

* Mecha Ortiz * Georges Rigaud * Aída Luz *

Blanca Lagrotta Blanca Lagrotta (14 February 1921 – 22 October 1978) was an Argentine actress. She starred in films such as ''El nieto de Congreve'' (1949), '' Deshonra'' (1952), ''Mercado de abasto'' (1955), '' Setenta veces siete'' (1962), '' Amor libre' ...

References

External links

* 1952 films 1950s Spanish-language films Argentine black-and-white films Lesbian-related films Argentine crime drama films 1952 crime drama films Films directed by Daniel Tinayre 1950s Argentine films {{LGBT-film-stub