Mexican Spitfire
“Viva! viva! velez!”
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.
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Top Cast
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Lupe Vélez
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
Brooks Benedict
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Slippy - a Fugitive
Jack Gargan
Waiter at Airport Lounge
Kirby Grant
Airline Clerk
Charlie Hall
Elevator Operator
Earle Hodgins
H. Sharpe - Divorce Lawyer
Donald Kerr
Taxi Driver
Harold Miller
Patron at Mexican Pete's
William J. O'Brien
Party Waiter
Cyril Ring
Man at Bachelor Party
Julian Rivero
Mexican Police Investigator
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts
- Original Title
- Mexican Spitfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Charles E. Roberts, Joseph Fields
Jack MacKenzie
Desmond Marquette
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Cliff Reid
Producer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Spitfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mexican Spitfire about?
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.
Who directed Mexican Spitfire?
Mexican Spitfire was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Mexican Spitfire?
The principal cast of Mexican Spitfire includes Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Donald Woods, Linda Hayes, Elisabeth Risdon.
When was Mexican Spitfire released and how long is it?
Mexican Spitfire was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mexican Spitfire?
Mexican Spitfire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).