Comedy · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 7m

Mexican Spitfire

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Director
Leslie Goodwins
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
Crew
Jack MacKenzie — Director of Photography Desmond Marquette — Editor Charles E. Roberts — Screenplay Joseph Fields — Story Cliff Reid — Producer Renié — Costume Design
Tagline

Viva! viva! velez!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
mistaken identity
Key Collaborators
Leslie Goodwins Director Jack MacKenzie Director of Photography Desmond Marquette Editor Charles E. Roberts Screenplay Joseph Fields Story Cliff Reid Producer Renié Costume Design
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