The Girl from Mexico (1939): Cast
The Girl from Mexico is a 1939 romantic comedy directed by Leslie Goodwins, starring Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Fuentes, Donald Woods and Elisabeth Risdon. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl from Mexico About?
The premise of The Girl from Mexico without spoilers.
Carmelita Fuentes, a passionate Latin singer and dancer in bustling Mexico City, becomes obsessed with Dennis Lindsay, an American publicity agent, though her motives remain vague. Behind her, the lack‑luster and scheming Uncle Matthew Lindsay eagerly assists, pushing the pair toward a rushed wedding ceremony.
The Girl from Mexico Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- latin american music
- deception
- wrestling
- radio broadcasting
- bicycle race
The Girl from Mexico Cast & Characters
Lupe Vélez leads the cast as Carmelita Fuentes, with Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay and Elisabeth Risdon as Della Lindsay. Directed by Leslie Goodwins; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Goodwins
- Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Fuentes
- Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay
- Elisabeth Risdon as Della Lindsay
- Leon Errol as Matthew Lindsay
Also Starring in The Girl from Mexico
· 22 more- Ward Bond Mexican Pete
- Byron Foulger Delivery Entrance Guard
- Sam Harris Wrestling Match Spectator
- Kenner G. Kemp Renner's Office Worker
- Donald Kerr Soda Vendor
- Max Wagner Headwaiter
- Harry Harvey George Stuart
- Dale Van Sickel Wrestling Match Spectator
- Jack Gargan Casa del Toro Patron
- Tom Coleman Wrestling Match Spectator
- Donald MacBride L. B. Renner
- Ernie Alexander Man Throwing Confetti
- Martín Garralaga Carmelita's Relative
- William Worthington Mr. Patton
- John Indrisano Wrestling Match Referee
- Vivien Oakland Mrs. Renner
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- Frank Yaconelli Hotel Proprietor
- Tom Hanlon Bicycle Race Announcer (voice)
- Carlos De Valdez Mexican Judge
- Lucio Villegas Señor Acosta
- Linda Hayes Elizabeth Price
- Edward Raquello Tony Romano
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.
The Girl from Mexico Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La noia de Mèxic” and “Девушка из Мексики”.
- Also known as
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- La noia de Mèxic
- Девушка из Мексики
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Movies Like The Girl from Mexico
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mexican Spitfire, Una gringuita en México and From Mexico with Love.
The Girl from Mexico FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl from Mexico, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl from Mexico?
The Girl from Mexico runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Girl from Mexico released?
The Girl from Mexico was released on June 1, 1939.
Who directed The Girl from Mexico?
The Girl from Mexico was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
More films by Leslie Goodwins Who is in the cast of The Girl from Mexico?
The Girl from Mexico stars Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Fuentes, Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay and Elisabeth Risdon as Della Lindsay, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Girl from Mexico have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl from Mexico has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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