Prosperity comes to El Molar: The production of Robert Rossen's film, 'Alexander the Great' has brought new prosperity to the small, impoverished, Spanish town of El Molar, 30 miles north of Madrid. Most of the local workmen helped in the construction of the sets and local people were employed as extras in the film. 1955 With his portrait of General Franco on the wall, the Mayor of El Molar is more than happy about the whole thing. ©2006 TopFoto/Ken Russell