Mexican Spitfire's Elephant is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts. It is the sequel to the 1942 film Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost. The film stars Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Walter Reed, Elisabeth Risdon, Lydia Bilbrook, Marion Martin, Lyle Talbot and Luis Alberni. The film was released on September 11, 1942, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]
Plot
Cast
- Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay
- Leon Errol as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
- Walter Reed as Dennis Lindsay
- Elisabeth Risdon as Aunt Della Lindsay
- Lydia Bilbrook as Lady Ada Epping
- Marion Martin as Diana De Corro
- Lyle Talbot as Reddy
- Luis Alberni as Luigi
- Arnold Kent as Jose Alvarez
- Keye Luke as Lao Lee
- Tom Kennedy as Joe the Bartender
Reception
Variety called it "is solid laugh entertainment and best of the group.' Accentuating the important factor of providing audience enjoyment„picture rolls along at a thetry and' rapid pace, and will amply hold spot as a strong supporting attraction in the keys and regular runs."[4]
References
- ^ "Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Mexican Spitfire's Elephant Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Mexican Spitfire's Elephant - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review - Mexican Spitfire's Elephant - At the Palace - NYTimes.com". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Mexican Spitfire's Elephant". Variety. 5 August 1942. p. 27.
External links
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant at IMDb
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant at the TCM Movie Database
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films