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Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
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Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

1942-09-17 · 64 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Romance

A pair of shipboard smugglers have a large diamond hidden inside a small elephant statuette, which they plant on absentminded Lord Epping to get it past customs. Now, his lordship is visiting Uncle Matt Lindsay who looks just like him. Thanks to flirtatious Diana's efforts to get the elephant back, the comic confusion proliferates, with 'spitfire' Carmelita (now a blonde) playing a prominent part.

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Directors
Leslie Goodwins
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lupe VélezLupe VélezCarmelita Lindsay
Leon ErrolLeon ErrolUncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Walter ReedWalter ReedDennis Lindsay
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonAunt Della Lindsay
Lydia BilbrookLydia BilbrookLady Ada Epping
Marion MartinMarion MartinDiana De Corro
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotReddy
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniLuigi
Don BarclayDon BarclayMr. Smith of the Elephants
Eddie BordenEddie BordenVilla Luigi Waiter
Jack BriggsJack BriggsLewis
Ralph BrooksDiner
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandChief Customs Inspector
Neely EdwardsNeely EdwardsShip's Bartender
Bess FlowersBess FlowersDiner
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyShip Steward
Vinton HayworthVinton HayworthParks, Hotel Regal Manager
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamStage Doorman at the Villa Luigi
Tom KennedyTom KennedyJoe the Villa Luigi Bartender
Marten LamontMarten LamontAgent Arnold - U.S. Customs

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