Gilberto Solares directed the 1942 Mexican film Yo baile con don Porfirio. The screenplay was written by Eduardo Ugarte. The film is about the 20th century. Severo is in the capital with his family. There is a man preparing for his daughter's theater debut with a woman who looks like his daughter. On the eve of the premiere, there is a celebration in honor of the President. At the end of the film, the confusion at the ceremony as well as at the theater resolves to the satisfaction of all. He had his premiere on October 29, 1942. Yo bailé con don Porfirio was kicked out of Grovas in 1943.