''The Mexican Spitfire's Baby'' is a 1941 American

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by

Leslie Goodwins Leslie Goodwins (17 September 1899 – 8 January 1969) was an English film director and screenwriter. He directed nearly 100 films between 1926 and 1967, notably 27 features and shorts with Leon Errol, including the Mexican Spitfire series. ...

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 Leon Errol (born Leonce Errol Sims, July 3, 1881 – October 12, 1951) was an Australian-American comedian and actor in the United States, popular in the first half of the 20th century for his appearances in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in film ...

, Charles "Buddy" Rogers,

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Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films from 1913 to 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later yea ...

and Fritz Feld. The film was released on November 28, 1941, by

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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.

Cast

* Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay *

as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping * Charles "Buddy" Rogers as Dennis Lindsay *

as Miss Emily Pepper *

as Aunt Della * Fritz Feld as Lt. Pierre Gaston de la Blanc * Marion Martin as Fifi *

Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan (October 16, 1900 – November 5, 1969) was an American film and television actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who began working in films in the 1920s. The son of actress Lillian Elliott, Corrigan directed films, usually ...

as Chumley * Lydia Bilbrook as Lady Ada Epping *

Vinton Hayworth Vinton Hayworth (June 4, 1906 – May 21, 1970), also known as Jack Arnold and Vincent Haworth,Although some sources cite Vinton Hayworth's real surname as Haworthwhich clearly shows the surname as Hayworth. The genealogy site indicates that his ...

as Rudolph

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."

References

External links

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''The Mexican Spitfire's Baby'' at AllMovie
* * 1941 films American black-and-white films RKO Pictures films Films directed by Leslie Goodwins 1941 comedy films American comedy films Films produced by Cliff Reid 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{1940s-US-comedy-film-stub