Masquerade in Mexico
“Lies, love and laughter - a show-stopping musical”
Synopsis
An American singer stranded in Mexico is hired by a banker to distract a Mexican matador who is making a play for the banker's wife. They hatch a scheme whereby she pretends to be a Spanish countess.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Angel O'Reilly
Arturo de Córdova
Manolo Segovia
Patric Knowles
Thomas Grant
Ann Dvorak
Helen Grant
George Rigaud
Boris Cassall
Natalie Schafer
Irene Denny
Mikhail Rasumny
Paolo
Frank Faylen
Brooklyn (uncredited)
Miriam Nelson
Party Guest (uncredited)
Billy Daniel
Rico Fenway (uncredited)
Rita Lupino
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Masquerade in Mexico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Karl Tunberg, Edwin Justus Mayer, Franz Schulz, Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
Victor Young
Lionel Lindon
Alma Macrorie
Karl Tunberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Karl Tunberg
Producer
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 Masquerade in Mexico
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Masquerade in Mexico about?
An American singer stranded in Mexico is hired by a banker to distract a Mexican matador who is making a play for the banker's wife. They hatch a scheme whereby she pretends to be a Spanish countess.
Who directed Masquerade in Mexico?
Masquerade in Mexico was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in Masquerade in Mexico?
The principal cast of Masquerade in Mexico includes Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, Patric Knowles, Ann Dvorak, George Rigaud.
When was Masquerade in Mexico released and how long is it?
Masquerade in Mexico was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Masquerade in Mexico?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Masquerade in Mexico was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Masquerade in Mexico?
Masquerade in Mexico holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).