The Broken Wing is an interesting movie. Despite its title ( which you would think is a heavy drama), is a funny comedy. That said in order to enjoy the movie you must like Lupe Velez ( Lolita) and not be woke and bothered by how Mexicans are shown ( especially Captain Innocencio ( Leo Carrillo)). I read this movie was actually banned in Mexico City for this reason. I however enjoy the Mexican Spitfire act of Lupe's, and think she does a great job here. The story is about Lolita who lives with her American Father ( she was adopted), in a small Mexican town along the US Border. Captain Innocencio wants to marry her, but as she says about him "If he was one of only two men in the World, I would try the other one first." He is corrupt and runs the town like a King and only Lolita stands up to him. She believes her true love will come to her from the sky, and sure enough pilot Phil Marvin ( a very unrecognizable Melvin Douglas without his mustache) crash lands in her town. He ends up with amnesia, but there are a lot worse places to end up with then with Lupe Velez. Spoilers ahead: They do end up together but the ending is 100% Pre-Code and very unexpected. I will not give it away.except to say it is not bad for Lolita and Phil. You can find this rare movie ( one I have been looking for) on OK. RU. I give it 8/10 stars.
Review of The Broken Wing
