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Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
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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Plot Summary
Dennis Lindsay, an inventor, is trying to sell his new invention, a "truth serum", to the army. However, he needs a large sum of money to do so, and he attempts to get it from his wealthy aunt. Meanwhile, Carmelita, Dennis's wife, tries to help him by pretending to be pregnant, hoping this will encourage her aunt to provide the funds. However, her aunt is skeptical and believes Carmelita is merely trying to trick her.
Critical Reception
The film was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, typical for the series, with critics often praising Lupe Velez's energetic performance and the comedic situations. However, some found the plot formulaic and reliant on established gags from previous installments.
What Reviewers Say
Lupe Velez's comedic timing and effervescent personality are the main draws.
The film offers lighthearted, slapstick humor characteristic of its predecessors.
While formulaic, it provides enjoyable escapism for fans of the series.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented with specific summaries, but generally, the 'Mexican Spitfire' series was appreciated for its light comedy and the star power of Lupe Velez.
Fun Fact
This was the seventh film in the 'Mexican Spitfire' series, which began in 1939 and proved to be a popular franchise for RKO Pictures.
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