Mexican Spitfire (1940): Cast
Mexican Spitfire is a 1940 comedy directed by Leslie Goodwins, starring Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay, Lupe Vélez and Julian Rivero. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mexican Spitfire About?
The premise of Mexican Spitfire without spoilers.
Newlyweds Dennis and Carmelita face a series of hurdles as they begin their life together. Carmelita’s passionate Latin temperament clashes with Dennis’s patience, while a nosy aunt constantly interferes and a scheming former fiancé works to sabotage the union. Their love is put to the test amid comedic misunderstandings and relentless meddling.
Mexican Spitfire Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- slapstick comedy
- honeymoon
- airplane
- lie
- contract
- booze
- drunken
- lost clothes
- butler
- misunderstandings
- b movie
- hot tempered wife
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- outposken wife
- family problems
- misunderstanding
- ex fiance wants to break the marriage
- mexican divorce
- food fight
- divorce
- catfight
- canceled wedding
- cake in the face
- new york
- mistaken identity
- farce
- mexico
- impersonation
- sequel
Mexican Spitfire Cast & Characters
Donald Woods leads the cast as Dennis Lindsay, with Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay and Julian Rivero as Mexican Police Investigator. Directed by Leslie Goodwins; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Goodwins
- Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay
- Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay
- Julian Rivero as Mexican Police Investigator
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Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Chumley
Also Starring in Mexican Spitfire
· 19 more- Larry Steers Wedding Reception Guest
- Harold Miller Patron at Mexican Pete's
- Cyril Ring Man at Bachelor Party
- Lester Dorr Slippy - a Fugitive
- Donald Kerr Taxi Driver
- Charlie Hall Elevator Operator
- Max Wagner Headwaiter - Mexican Pete's
- Brooks Benedict Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
- Charles Coleman Bosby - the Butler
- Earle Hodgins H. Sharpe - Divorce Lawyer
- Jack Gargan Waiter at Airport Lounge
- Elisabeth Risdon Aunt Della Lindsay
- John Sheehan Bartender in Mexico
- William J. O'Brien Party Waiter
- Joey Ray Hotel Desk Clerk
- Leon Errol Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
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- Frank Yaconelli Waiter in Mexico
- Kirby Grant Airline Clerk
- Linda Hayes Elizabeth Price
More from Leslie Goodwins
More films directed by Leslie Goodwins: Tammy and the Millionaire, The Lone Wolf in London, Vacation in Reno and What a Blonde.
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Mexican Spitfire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mexican Spitfire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mexican Spitfire?
Mexican Spitfire runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Mexican Spitfire released?
Mexican Spitfire was released on January 12, 1940.
Who directed Mexican Spitfire?
Mexican Spitfire was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
More films by Leslie Goodwins Who is in the cast of Mexican Spitfire?
Mexican Spitfire stars Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay, Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay and Julian Rivero as Mexican Police Investigator, among 23 credited actors.
Does Mexican Spitfire have a post-credit scene?
No. Mexican Spitfire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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