The Girl from Mexico
“CARAMBA! CYCLONE! FIREWORKS!”
Synopsis
Carmelita Fuentes is a fiery-Latin singer/dancer in Mexico City who has designs on Dennis Lindsay, an American publicity agent, for unclear reasons, while Lindsay's shiftless uncle Matthew Lindsay aids and abets her every step of the way to the marriage altar.
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Lupe Vélez
Carmelita Fuentes
Donald Woods
Dennis Lindsay
Leon Errol
Matthew Lindsay
Donald MacBride
L. B. Renner
Ward Bond
Mexican Pete
Elisabeth Risdon
Della Lindsay
Linda Hayes
Elizabeth Price
Edward Raquello
Tony Romano
Ernie Alexander
Man Throwing Confetti
Tom Coleman
Wrestling Match Spectator
Carlos De Valdez
Mexican Judge
Byron Foulger
Delivery Entrance Guard
Jack Gargan
Casa del Toro Patron
Martín Garralaga
Carmelita's Relative
Tom Hanlon
Bicycle Race Announcer (voice)
Sam Harris
Wrestling Match Spectator
Harry Harvey
George Stuart
John Indrisano
Wrestling Match Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser, Joseph Fields
- Original Title
- The Girl from Mexico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Lionel Houser, Joseph Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Joseph Fields
Screenplay
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 The Girl from Mexico
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl from Mexico about?
Carmelita Fuentes is a fiery-Latin singer/dancer in Mexico City who has designs on Dennis Lindsay, an American publicity agent, for unclear reasons, while Lindsay's shiftless uncle Matthew Lindsay aids and abets her every step of the way to the marriage altar.
Who directed The Girl from Mexico?
The Girl from Mexico was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in The Girl from Mexico?
The principal cast of The Girl from Mexico includes Lupe Vélez, Donald Woods, Leon Errol, Donald MacBride, Ward Bond.
When was The Girl from Mexico released and how long is it?
The Girl from Mexico was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Mexico?
The Girl from Mexico holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).