The movie starts with Braulio Peláez (Pedro Infante), a schoolteacher, having just fallen off his horse, representing the situation he and his family are in. The next scenes introduce the viewer to his family and their poor financial and social situation. As Braulio stumbles around looking for his glasses, he causes a famous film star, Alfonso de Madrazo (Rafael Alcaide) to crash his car. Braulio offers him to eat at his house as an apology. Braulio's sister and mother, big film fans, immediately recognise Alfonso and attempt to get him to bring the girl, Luisa Peláez (Irma Dolores) to Mexico City to become a film star. Alfonso agrees and tells them to come to the capital.
Braulio Peláez

Elisa Miranda

Facundo Peláez

Luisa

Alfonso de Madrazo

Señor Isaac

Director Borcellini

Novio de Luisa

Estudiante

Tin Tan

Himself

Herself

Director de pelicula

Cantante

Anunciador del cabaret (uncredited)

Goliat (uncredited)

Asistente de Facundo (uncredited)

Daniela

Adaptador
Señor director
Juanito
Borracho en hotel (uncredited)
Cliente en cabaret (uncredited)
Cliente en cabaret (uncredited)
Cliente en cabaret (uncredited)
Clienta en cabaret (uncredited)
Clienta en cabaret (uncredited)
Productor de pelicula (uncredited)
La manicura (uncredited)
Gerente del hotel (uncredited)
Empleado del estudio (uncredited)
Vendedor de muebles (uncredited)
Escritor de la pelicula (uncredited)
Estudiante (uncredited)
Policía (uncredited)