Dos meseros majaderos is a 1966 Mexican comedy film written by Roberto Gómez Bolaños (known as “Chespirito”) and directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares. The film stars the comic duo Viruta (Marco Antonio Campos) and Capulina (Gaspar Henaine), alongside Luz María Aguilar, Elsa Cárdenas, and features a special appearance by Ana María de Panamá.
Plot
The story follows two incompetent waiters employed at an upscale night‑club. Their clumsy service and naïve behavior lead them into a series of misunderstandings that entangle them in a police investigation and place them in the crosshairs of a dangerous assassin. The narrative blends slapstick comedy with elements of crime and mystery.
Production
- Director: Gilberto Martínez Solares
- Screenwriter: Roberto Gómez Bolaños
- Cinematography: Raúl Martínez Solares
- Editor: Gloria Schoemann
- Music: Raúl Lavista
- Production company: Producciones Zacarías
Cast
- Viruta – Marco Antonio Campos
- Capulina – Gaspar Henaine
- Luz María Aguilar – (role unspecified)
- Elsa Cárdenas – (role unspecified)
- Ana María de Panamá – special participation
Release and Reception
- Release date: 9 September 1966 (Mexico)
- Running time: 85 minutes
- Language: Spanish
- Country: Mexico
The film is categorized as a Mexican comedy and is noted for featuring the popular comedic partnership of Viruta and Capulina, who were prominent figures in Mexican popular cinema during the 1960s. While the film received limited critical attention, it remains a representative example of mid‑century Mexican slapstick comedy and is listed among the era’s black‑and‑white productions.
Legacy
“Dos meseros majaderos” is referenced in film databases such as IMDb and TMDb and appears in listings of Mexican comedy films from the 1960s. It is also documented in both the English and Spanish Wikipedia entries for the title, confirming its recognition as an established work within Mexican cinematic history.