Mexican Spitfire 84 years old

Viva! viva! velez!

Mexican Spitfire

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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Mexican Spitfire Cast

Name Character
Lupe Vélez She was 31, 36 years old when she died as Carmelita Lindsay
Leon Errol He was 58, 70 years old when he died as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Elisabeth Risdon She was 52, 71 years old when she died as Aunt Della Lindsay
Larry Steers He was 51, 63 years old when he died as Wedding Reception Guest
Cecil Kellaway He was 46, 79 years old when he died as Mr. Chumley
Cyril Ring He was 47, 74 years old when he died as Man at Bachelor Party
Kirby Grant He was 28, 73 years old when he died as Airline Clerk
Frank Yaconelli He was 41, 67 years old when he died as Waiter in Mexico
Charles Coleman He was 54, 65 years old when he died as Bosby - the Butler
Earle Hodgins He was 46, 70 years old when he died as H. Sharpe - Divorce Lawyer
John Sheehan He was 54, 66 years old when he died as Bartender in Mexico
Harold Miller He was 45, 78 years old when he died as Patron at Mexican Pete's
Jack Gargan He was 22, 73 years old when he died as Waiter at Airport Lounge
Brooks Benedict He was 43, 71 years old when he died as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Linda Hayes She was 16, 72 years old when she died as Elizabeth Price
Max Wagner He was 38, 73 years old when he died as Headwaiter - Mexican Pete's
Lester Dorr He was 46, 87 years old when he died as Slippy - a Fugitive
Joey Ray He was 30, now 53 years old as Hotel Desk Clerk
Donald Woods He was 6, 67 years old when he died as Dennis Lindsay
Charlie Hall He was 40, 60 years old when he died as Elevator Operator
Donald Kerr He was 0, 37 years old when he died as Taxi Driver
Julian Rivero He was 49, 85 years old when he died as Mexican Police Investigator

Mexican Spitfire Crew

Name Department
Van Nest Polglase as Art Direction. He was 41 (70) years old when He died Art
Joseph Fields as Story. He was 44 (71) years old when He died Writing
Cliff Reid as Producer. He was 48 (67) years old when He died Production
Renié as Costume Design. She was 38 (90) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Desmond Marquette as Editor. He was 31 (90) years old when He died Editing
Leslie Goodwins as Director. She was 40 (69) years old when She died Directing
Jack MacKenzie as Director of Photography. He was 47 (87) years old when He died Camera
Charles E. Roberts as Screenplay. He was 96 (90) years old when He died Writing
Mexican Spitfire poster
Mexican Spitfire (84 years)

Viva! viva! velez!

  • Release day: Friday, January 12, 1940
  • Runtime: 67 minutes