Mexican Spitfire (1940)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Leslie Goodwins

Writers:

Joseph Fields (story), Charles E. Roberts (screenplay)

Stars:

Lupe Velez, Leon Errol, Donald Woods

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lupe Velez	...	Carmelita Lindsay
Leon Errol	...	Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Donald Woods	...	Dennis Lindsay
Linda Hayes	...	Elizabeth Price
Elisabeth Risdon	...	Aunt Della Lindsay
Cecil Kellaway	...	Mr. Chumley
Charles Coleman	...	Bosby, the Butler

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

mexico | mistaken identity | catfight | food fight | cake in the face | 

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Taglines:

Viva! viva! velez!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dårfinkar ä' vi allihop

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Connections

Followed by Mexican Spitfire at Sea (1942)

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Soundtracks

"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow"
Traditional
Sung at the Bachelor Party

User Reviews

A contrived and predictable plot detracts from Leon Errol's well-acted double role.

Leon Errol handles his double role of Uncle Matt Lindsay and Lord Basil Epping superbly, but I have trouble liking the "Mexican Spitfire" Series because they all are contrived to produce mistaken identities, and these are telegraphed way in advance. Errol is funny as the stuffy Lord Epping, but I would have preferred a lot more wit and much less repetition.