Madero of Mexico
This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.
This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.
John Nesbitt
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Paul Guilfoyle
Don Francisco Madero
John Picorri
Vice President Piño Suarez (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
Peón (uncredited)
Frederick Worlock
Aristocratic Landowner (uncredited)
This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.
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