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How Long Is “Mexican Spitfire”?

Name: Mexican Spitfire
Genre: Romance, comedy
Released: 1940-01-12
Duration: 67 min
Cast: Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Donald Woods, Linda Hayes, Cecil Kellaway

1h 7m runtime

19391h 7mRomance • comedy

Romance film with a runtime of 67 minutes, released in 1939. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 7m

Minutes67

One SittingYes

With Break1h 19m

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The excellent response to RKO Radio's The Girl from Mexico prompted the studio to fashion an entire series based on the misadventures of fiery Latin American entertainer Carmelita (Lupe Velez). The series proper began with 1939's Mexican Spitfire, in which the recent marriage between Carmelita and stuffy-but-likeable American businessman Dennis (Donald Woods) is threatened by the interference of Dennis' wealthy, snobbish Aunt Della (Elizabeth Risdon). Fortunately, Carmelita finds an ally in the form of Dennis' easygoing Uncle Matt (Leon Errol). The plot hinges on an important business deal between Dennis and the veddy British Lord Epping, top man of a major whiskey firm. Luck of luck, Lord Epping is an exact double for Uncle Matt, leading to a series of gut-busting complications. Somehow it seems logical that Mexican Spitfire should end with a Keystone-style pie fight.

Runtime Card

Runtime1h 7m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 19m

Movie Facts

Release DateJanuary 12, 1940

Runtime1h 7m

LanguageEnglish

GenresRomance, comedy

DirectorLeslie Goodwins

ProducerCliff Reid

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