Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
“IT'S THE LAST GASP IN LAUGHS! MAMMOTH FUN! Lupe and Leon trapped between T-Men, gem-runners and a misplaced pachyderm!”
Synopsis
A pair of shipboard smugglers have a large diamond hidden inside a small elephant statuette, which they plant on absentminded Lord Epping to get it past customs. Now, his lordship is visiting Uncle Matt Lindsay who looks just like him. Thanks to flirtatious Diana's efforts to get the elephant back, the comic confusion proliferates, with 'spitfire' Carmelita (now a blonde) playing a prominent part.
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Top Cast
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Lupe Vélez
Carmelita Lindsay
Leon Errol
Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Walter Reed
Dennis Lindsay
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Della Lindsay
Lydia Bilbrook
Lady Ada Epping
Marion Martin
Diana De Corro
Lyle Talbot
Reddy
Luis Alberni
Luigi
Don Barclay
Mr. Smith of the Elephants
Eddie Borden
Villa Luigi Waiter
Jack Briggs
Lewis
Ralph Brooks
Diner
George Cleveland
Chief Customs Inspector
Neely Edwards
Ship's Bartender
Bess Flowers
Diner
Harry Harvey
Ship Steward
Vinton Hayworth
Parks, Hotel Regal Manager
Lloyd Ingraham
Stage Doorman at the Villa Luigi
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts
- Original Title
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Charles E. Roberts, Leslie Goodwins
Jack MacKenzie
Harry Marker
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Harry Marker
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's Elephant
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What is Mexican Spitfire's Elephant about?
A pair of shipboard smugglers have a large diamond hidden inside a small elephant statuette, which they plant on absentminded Lord Epping to get it past customs. Now, his lordship is visiting Uncle Matt Lindsay who looks just like him. Thanks to flirtatious Diana's efforts to get the elephant back, the comic confusion proliferates, with 'spitfire' Carmelita (now a blonde) playing a prominent part.
Who directed Mexican Spitfire's Elephant?
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Mexican Spitfire's Elephant?
The principal cast of Mexican Spitfire's Elephant includes Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Walter Reed, Elisabeth Risdon, Lydia Bilbrook.
When was Mexican Spitfire's Elephant released and how long is it?
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mexican Spitfire's Elephant?
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).