Mexican Spitfire (1939)
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- Approved
- 1h 7min
- Comedy
- 12 Jan 1940 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Lupe Velez | ... |
Carmelita Lindsay
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Leon Errol | ... |
Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
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Donald Woods | ... |
Dennis Lindsay
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Linda Hayes | ... |
Elizabeth Price
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Elisabeth Risdon | ... |
Aunt Della Lindsay
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Cecil Kellaway | ... |
Mr. Chumley
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Charles Coleman | ... |
Bosby
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Brooks Benedict | ... |
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
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Lester Dorr | ... |
Slippy - a Fugitive (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Waiter at Airport Lounge (uncredited)
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Kay Garrett | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Dick Gordon | ... |
Patron at Mexican Pete's (uncredited)
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Herschel Graham | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Kirby Grant | ... |
Airline Clerk (uncredited)
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Charlie Hall | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Earle Hodgins | ... |
H. Sharpe - Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Harold Miller | ... |
Patron at Mexican Pete's (uncredited)
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Hans Moebus | ... |
Patron at Mexican Pete's (uncredited)
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William J. O'Brien | ... |
Party Waiter (uncredited)
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Catherine Price | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Fred Rapport | ... |
Patron at Mexican Pete's (uncredited)
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Joey Ray | ... |
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Cyril Ring | ... |
Man at Bachelor Party (uncredited)
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Julian Rivero | ... |
Mexican Police Investigator (uncredited)
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Scott Seaton | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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John Sheehan | ... |
Bartender in Mexico (uncredited)
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Larry Steers | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Max Wagner | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Frank Yaconelli | ... |
Waiter in Mexico (uncredited)
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Directed by
Leslie Goodwins |
Written by
Joseph Fields | ... | (story and screenplay) (as Joseph A. Fields) |
Charles E. Roberts | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
Lee S. Marcus | ... | executive producer (as Lee Marcus) |
Cliff Reid | ... | producer |
Music by
Paul Sawtell | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
Jack MacKenzie | ... | director of photography (as Jack Mackenzie) |
Editing by
Desmond Marquette |
Art Direction by
Van Nest Polglase |
Costume Design by
Renié | ... | (gowns) |
Art Department
Albert S. D'Agostino | ... | associate art director (as Albert D'Agostino) |
Sound Department
Bailey Fesler | ... | sound recordist |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
Paul Sawtell | ... | musical director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1940) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1940) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Taglines | DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE She's a TNTornado from down Mexico way. See her shock high society down to earth. Whoopee, Lupe! (Print Ad- Kentucky New Era,((Hopkinsville, Ky)) 5 March 1940) See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | This was actually the second film in the series, following "The Girl from Mexico" (1939). It became the most famous title in the series and subsequent entries were regarded as the "Mexican Spitfire" series. "The Mexican Spitfire" also became a nickname for Lupe Valez. See more » |
Goofs | During the food fight, one of the guests standing behind Carmelita starts to throw a cupcake, and accidentally hits a blonde standing next to him. In the next shot, a wide shot of the room, both are seen throwing food at other guests. But in the next shot the blonde reacts to the cupcake and takes revenge on the man. See more » |
Movie Connections | Followed by Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940). See more » |
Soundtracks | Wishing Will Make It So See more » |
Quotes |
Uncle Matt Lindsay:
The bloom is off the peach. See more » |