Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940)

In the bustling whirlwind of a crucial business negotiation with British aristocrat Lord Epping, Dennis finds himself on the brink of forgetting his wedding anniversary. His fiery and passionate wife, Carmelita, the vivacious Mexican Spitfire, conspires to teach him a valuable lesson, orchestrating a faux trip back to her homeland, Mexico. Yet, chaos ensues when Dennis emerges with a former flame, igniting Carmelita's temper and propelling her to Reno to initiate a divorce. Meanwhile, the loyal Uncle Matt embarks on a mission to Reno to coax Carmelita back, as Dennis scrambles to seal the business deal with the elusive Lord Epping. Concurrently, Dennis's ruthless business adversaries are on a relentless pursuit to reach Lord Epping, who is sequestered within the confines of Dennis's apartment. In a twist of fate, they take to the skies, jetting off to Reno in search of the British lord. In a humorous mix-up, Uncle Matt finds himself once again impersonating the sophisticated Lord Epping. The situation spirals into a frenzy of confusion when the genuine Lord Epping surfaces in Reno, hot on his trail are Dennis, Aunt Della, and Lady Epping. What was initially planned as a ploy to teach Dennis a lesson morphs into a tangled web of mistaken identities, failed plans, and unexpected surprises. It's a wild romp out west where nothing goes as planned, and everyone ends up as surprised as the next.

Mexican Spitfire Out West is a comedy movie featuring Lupe Vélez and directed by Leslie Goodwins.

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