

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
1942-09-17 · 64 min · ★ 5.4
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
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Lupe VélezCarmelita Lindsay
Leon ErrolUncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping
Walter ReedDennis Lindsay
Elisabeth RisdonAunt Della Lindsay
Lydia BilbrookLady Ada Epping
Marion MartinDiana De Corro
Lyle TalbotReddy
Luis AlberniLuigi
Don BarclayMr. Smith of the Elephants
Eddie BordenVilla Luigi Waiter
Jack BriggsLewis
George ClevelandChief Customs Inspector
Neely EdwardsShip's Bartender
Bess FlowersDiner
Harry HarveyShip Steward
Vinton HayworthParks, Hotel Regal Manager
Lloyd IngrahamStage Doorman at the Villa Luigi
Tom KennedyJoe the Villa Luigi Bartender
Marten LamontAgent Arnold - U.S. CustomsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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