Mexican Spitfire
6.1
“Viva! viva! velez!”
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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Part of Mexican Spitfire Collection
8 films
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Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
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Cast
23 people
Lupe Vélez
Carmelita Lindsay
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Kongo
The Half-Naked Truth
Leon Errol
Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Known for
The Invisible Man's Revenge
Alice in Wonderland
Donald Woods
Dennis Lindsay
Known for
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
13 Ghosts
Linda Hayes
Elizabeth Price
Also in
Millionaires in Prison
Sued for Libel
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Della Lindsay
Known for
The Roaring Twenties
Make Way for Tomorrow
Cecil Kellaway
Mr. Chumley
Known for
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Charles Coleman
Bosby - the Butler
Known for
The Gay Divorcee
A Christmas Carol
Brooks Benedict
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Known for
The Freshman
Speedy
Lester Dorr
Slippy - a Fugitive
Known for
Batman
Killers from Space
Jack Gargan
Waiter at Airport Lounge
Also in
Perry Mason
The Great Gatsby
Kirby Grant
Airline Clerk
Also in
Sky King
In Society
Charlie Hall
Elevator Operator
Known for
Tit for Tat
They Go Boom!
Leslie Goodwins Director · Charles E. Roberts Screenplay Joseph Fields Story
Worldwide gross $102K · Budget $106K · United States release January 12, 1940
Box office
Budget
$106,000
Worldwide gross
$102,000
Gross vs. budget
1.0×
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Production
RKO
Studio · Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 12, 1940
Theatrical
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