A hard-boiled crime story also known as "The Waiting-room of Death".
A fugitive hides from justice among smugglers in the deep jungle of an exotic island, but things become complicated when he falls in love with a local cabaret dancer.
Mario marries Blanca, the queen of operetta, but after their daughter is born, they separate and she leaves on a world tour to continue her artistic career. Meanwhile, he stays behind and waits with the baby until they reunite again.
When an old house is about to be demolished to make room for a new radio station the famous ghosts which resides in the house start a revolt to alter the decision.
Tony Carpio becomes a dangerous criminal and gains power by fixing boxing matches while seeking revenge on the ones who sent him to serve 5 years in jail, this includes his former lover, the rapacious Marbella.