The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLeslie Goodwins
Screenplay byCharles E. Roberts
Jerome Cady
Produced byCliff Reid
StarringLupe Vélez
Leon Errol
Charles "Buddy" Rogers
ZaSu Pitts
Elisabeth Risdon
Fritz Feld
CinematographyJack MacKenzie
Edited byTheron Warth
Music byC. Bakaleinikoff
Production
company
Distributed byRKO Pictures
Release date
  • November 28, 1941 (1941-11-28)
Running time
69 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts and Jerome Cady. It is the sequel to the 1940 film Mexican Spitfire Out West. The film stars Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, ZaSu Pitts, Elisabeth Risdon and Fritz Feld. The film was released on November 28, 1941, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]

Plot

On their wedding anniversary, the Lindsays find themselves in the midst of an argument. To help them settle down, Uncle Matt reaches out to Lord Epping for assistance in getting a war orphan. However, Uncle Matt fails to specify which war, resulting in Lord Epping selecting a World War I orphan named Fifi, a glamour 20-something girl. The situation becomes problematic for Uncle Matt and Dennis, as their wives would be displeased if they found out.

In an attempt to conceal Fifi's presence, Uncle Matt takes her to the Bide-A-While Inn. However, Miss Pepper, an observant individual, becomes suspicious of this couple who share the same last name. Trouble ensues when Uncle Matt assumes the role of Lord Epping, and Fifi's boyfriend Pierre arrives in search of her.[4]

Cast

Reception

Variety said "Film strains to catch laughs, and only mildly achieves that aim. It reels along mainly on the efforts of Errol. Direction by Les Goodwins is spotty. Miss Velez is subordinate In Importance here to Errol, but does her usual explosive tirades at several intervals. Buddy Rogers goes well as her husband, and Fritz Feld, Elisabeth Risdon and ZaSu Pitts do well. In fact, cast is above its material."[5]

References

  1. "The Mexican Spitfire's Baby (1941) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  2. Hal Erickson (2016). "Mexican-Spitfire-s-Baby - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  3. "Mexican Spitfire's Baby Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Mexican Spitfire's Baby - TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  4. Photoplay Magazine December 1941, page 100
  5. "Mexican Spitfire's Baby". Variety. 10 September 1941. p. 16.


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