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Mexican Spitfire (1940)

Viva! viva! velez!

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 7M

Director : Leslie Goodwins
Writer : Charles E. Roberts

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.

Actors

Lupe Vélez
Lupe Vélez
Carmelita Lindsay
Leon Errol
Leon Errol
Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Donald Woods
Donald Woods
Dennis Lindsay
Linda Hayes
Linda Hayes
Elizabeth Price
Elisabeth Risdon
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Della Lindsay
Cecil Kellaway
Cecil Kellaway
Mr. Chumley
Charles Coleman
Charles Coleman
Bosby - the Butler
Brooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Lester Dorr
Slippy - a Fugitive
Jack Gargan
Jack Gargan
Waiter at Airport Lounge
Kirby Grant
Kirby Grant
Airline Clerk
Charlie Hall
Charlie Hall
Elevator Operator
Earle Hodgins
Earle Hodgins
H. Sharpe - Divorce Lawyer
Donald Kerr
Donald Kerr
Taxi Driver
Harold Miller
Harold Miller
Patron at Mexican Pete's
William J. O'Brien
William J. O'Brien
Party Waiter
Cyril Ring
Cyril Ring
Man at Bachelor Party
Julian Rivero
Julian Rivero
Mexican Police Investigator
John Sheehan
John Sheehan
Bartender in Mexico
Larry Steers
Larry Steers
Wedding Reception Guest
Max Wagner
Max Wagner
Headwaiter - Mexican Pete's
Frank Yaconelli
Frank Yaconelli
Waiter in Mexico
Joey Ray
Joey Ray
Hotel Desk Clerk

Crews

Leslie Goodwins
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Charles E. Roberts
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
Joseph Fields
Joseph Fields
Story
Cliff Reid
Cliff Reid
Producer
Desmond Marquette
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Van Nest Polglase
Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Renié
Renié
Costume Design
Jack MacKenzie
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography

Posters and backgrounds

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