Mexican Spitfire

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Mexican Spitfire

1939

1h 7m

Comedy

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There's trouble in paradise for Dennis (Donald Woods) and his bride, Carmelita (Lupe Velez). Returning to New York City from their Mexican honeymoon, the newlyweds face hostility from Dennis's snobbish aunt, Della (Elisabeth Risdon), and his ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth (Linda Hayes). Then there's Lord Epping (Leon Errol), a British aristocrat Dennis needs to please for a business contract, who just happens to look like Dennis' wacky Uncle Matt (also Errol) -- a likeness that results in mayhem.

Frank S. Nugent

New York Times

It is slapstick pure and edifyingly simple, well-paced and abundantly pastried, with Lupe Velez and Leon Errol tossing lines and custards with great abandon.

Aug 26, 2020

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Variety Staff

Variety

[Leon Errol] is provided with meaty material, and delivers it in great fashion.

Aug 26, 2020

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SMH Staff

Sydney Morning Herald

For those looking for uproarious entertainment, which at times sets the whole theatre rocking with laughter, R.K.O. Radio's "Mexican Spitfire" can be highly recommended.

Aug 26, 2020

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James T. Hamada

The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu)

The climax is a riotous slapstick but Charlie Chase or the Three Stooges are better at this sort of monkey business.

Aug 26, 2020

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P.S. Harrison

Harrison's Reports

The story is silly, serving merely as a framework to put over the gags. But there are so many comical situations that one is kept laughing almost throughout.

Aug 26, 2020

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Herbert Cohn

Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Even when the air is free of flying dessert, there is enough light-hearted slapstick being staged by Leon Errol in a multitude of roles, and by Lupe Velez and Elizabeth Risdon.

Aug 26, 2020

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The best comedy movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Pros: - Lupe Velez is a bundle of energy, and brings some diversity which has always been lacking in Hollywood. - Leon Errol's dual performance as the uncle and the British businessman, which includes the uncle dressing up as the businessman and small differences in how he played it, is well done. Also, his combative relationship with his wife (Elisabeth Risdon) is funny in just how far they go to get on each other's nerves. Cons: - It's a screwball comedy so one doesn't expect the plot to be airtight or anything, but the story gets so silly that at some point I found myself thinking, 'this is just stupid', and hoping for it to end. - Despite the attempts at zaniness, there isn't much that's original here, from the marriage the aunt wants to break up, to the impersonation (of course the real guy soon shows up), to the cake fight at the end (ok, it's not pie but...), etc - Donald Woods is as bland as a piece of cardboard. - As the second in a series of films, 8 total from 1939-1943(!), with the first actually being 'The Girl from Mexico', this one already has that retread / sequel feeling. I'll go back and watch the first, but not the next six.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

good series i just love lupe velez

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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i've only seen the first of this series (the girl from mexico). very enjoyable and funny

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Leslie Goodwins

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Lupe Velez

Carmelita Lindsay

Leon Errol

Uncle Matt Lindsay

Donald Woods

Dennis Lindsay

Linda Hayes

Elizabeth Price

Elisabeth Risdon

Aunt Della Lindsay

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Synopsis

There's trouble in paradise for Dennis (Donald Woods) and his bride, Carmelita (Lupe Velez). Returning to New York City from their Mexican honeymoon, the newlyweds face hostility from Dennis's snobbish aunt, Della (Elisabeth Risdon), and his ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth (Linda Hayes). Then there's Lord Epping (Leon Errol), a British aristocrat Dennis needs to please for a business contract, who just happens to look like Dennis' wacky Uncle Matt (also Errol) -- a likeness that results in mayhem.

Director: Leslie Goodwins
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 7m