Mexican Spitfire

1940 | B/N | 67:00

Newlyweds Dennis and Carmelita must confront several obstacles in their new marriage: Carmelita’s fiery Latin temper, a meddling aunt, and a conniving ex-fiancée who’s determined to break up their relationship.

Direction: Goodwins; Leslie
Script: A. Fields; Joseph, E. Roberts; Charles
Production: Reid; Cliff
Photography: MacKenzie; Jack
Sound: Fesler; Bailey
Music: Sawtell; Paul
Cast:Rogers; Charles Buddy, Pitts; Zasu, Risdon; Elisabeth, Feld; Fritz, Martin; Marion, Bilbrook; Lydia, Hayworth; Vinton, Bates; Charles, Briggs; Jack, Gardner; Jack, Gargan; Jack, Grey; Jack, Errol; Leon, Vélez; Lupe, Hall; Charlie, Corrigan; Lloyd
Art direction: Polglase; Van Nest
Participation year at FICM: 2018

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