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Cast
Lupe Vélez
as Carmelita Lindsay
Leon Errol
as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Donald Woods
as Dennis Lindsay
Linda Hayes
as Elizabeth Price
Elisabeth Risdon
as Aunt Della Lindsay
Cecil Kellaway
as Mr. Chumley
Charles Coleman
as Bosby - the Butler
Brooks Benedict
as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
as Slippy - a Fugitive
Jack Gargan
as Waiter at Airport Lounge
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes7
DirectorLeslie Goodwins
WritersCharles E. Roberts, Joseph Fields
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMexican Spitfire
About Mexican Spitfire
Newlyweds Dennis and Carmelita have several obstacles to deal with in their new marriage: Carmelita's fiery Latin temper, a meddling aunt and a conniving ex-fiancee who's determined to break up their marriage.
Directed by Leslie Goodwins, Mexican Spitfire leans on a strong ensemble — Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Donald Woods — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1940.
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