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In the first film, the girl from mexico, carmelita meets her future husband dennis stuffy, his uncle matt nice, and aunt della. Lupe velez plays the scatterbrainspitfire carmelita, whose life is riddled with shenanigans in this hilarious 8film set. In 1943, the final film in the spitfire series, mexican spitfire s blessed event leslie goodwins, 1943, was released. The first mexican spitfire entry of 1942, mexican spitfire at sea is set mainly on a hawaiibound ocean liner.
Mexican spitfire s blessed event 1943 carmelita lupe velez, her husband walter reed and uncle mattlord epping leon errol confuse a deal in arizona. Mexican spitfires baby was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Spitfire and hap to approach head on and maneuver, without loss of altitude, until one aircraft gets on the other s tail. Just as many of the multi film series of the time did, the mexican spitfire only got more outlandish as it went on. Little does he know that the blessed event is her cat s new kittens. Mexican spitfire s elephant september 17, 1942 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. See more ideas about matt bailey, luis bunuel and lupe velez. Mexican spitfires baby 1941 cast and crew moviefone. The spitfires place in the hearts and minds of the people is told through the words of those that flew her, built her and still fly her today in a new big screen film production, writes peter lisney. It is the sequel to the 1942 film mexican spitfires elephant. These events have been driven by public support and demand to see the film in their own areas just as it happened in trowbridge and salisbury.
The film stars lupe velez, leon errol, walter reed, elisabeth risdon, lydia bilbrook and hugh beaumont. Click for super size image mexican spitfires elephant rko, 1942. This vintage original one sheet movie poster is in good to very good condition. The mexican spitfires baby 1941 mexican spitfire at sea 1942 mexican spitfire sees a ghost 1942 mexican spitfires elephant 1942 mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 each film is not simply a comedic film, but a satire of the cultural shock and stereotypes of the mexican people and latin american people in general in the american. Dizzy carmelita and uncle matt inadvertently become involved with thieves smuggling jewels inside a ceramic elephant. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of mexican spitfires blessed event with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. An orchestral odyssey for nuanced polyrhythmic composition, based on systems music theory. Spitfire had never beaten gladiators this season, but they won six straight maps today. Many film and television features have explored the technical side or combat role of the rafs most famous fighter plane and second world war symbol of victory. Nov 09, 2009 mexican spitfire s blessed event chrtv5. The production house managed to shoot three spots in three days without losing quality. Constant worry of bad news regarding loved ones at war, working around the clock to make spitfires and fear. In this comedy, an entry in the mexican spitfire series, the feisty young wife finds herself in deep trouble when she gets involved with jewel thieves who are smuggling their loot across the.
A hollywood reporter production chart lists ward bond in the cast, but his participation in the final film has not been confirmed. Mexican spitfire s blessed event is a 1943 american comedy film directed by leslie goodwins and written by charles e. Lupe velez, leon errol, buddy rogers, elisabeth risdon dir. Mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 carmelita lupe velez, her husband walter reed and uncle mattlord epping leon errol confuse a deal in arizona. Velez penultimate film her final screen appearance was in nana a mexican film based on emile zolas novel of the same name, and the last mexican spitfire film. Only few people know that she had a movie career going before her most prominent role determined so many years of her life. For additional information about the series, consult the series index. Mexican spitfire s blessed event 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1943, the final film in the spitfire series, mexican spitfires blessed event leslie goodwins, 1943, was released. Rko brought its mexican spitfire saga to a close with the eighth film in the series, mexican spitfire s blessed event. It is the sequel to the 1942 film mexican spitfire s elephant. Mexican spitfire out west 1940, finds velez planning a surprise for her husband, but suddenly suspects hes cheating on her. Mexican spitfires blessed event 17jul1943 director.
Spitfire shows sip solutions at channel expo spitfire. Mexican spitfire is a 1940 american comedy film starring lupe velez. Based on a true story, the film is not one of its kind in postwar america, but it has the right mixture of conspiracy, adventure, mystery and romance to stand up to the variety of starstudded competition. Lupe velez is back again in the leading role, as is leon errol as disguise. Combining business with pleasure, vacationing advertsing man dennis charles buddy. Secret spitfire film will be showing at southampton and reading showcase cinemas this saturday 2nd december. Mexican spitfire s blessed event 1943 07141943 us comedy, romance 1h 3m user score. Velez costarred with eddie albert in the romantic comedy, ladies day leslie goodwins, 1943, about an actress and a baseball player.
Originally from rockford, illinois, barbara hale started. The clay pigeon is a postwar film noir, tightly knit and narrated in a good pace with beautiful shots to underline the suspense. Little does he know that the blessed event is her cats new kittens. Le film mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 vostfr admin 20170522t21. Mexican spitfire s elephant 1942 mexican spitfire s blessed event 1943 each film is not simply a comedic film, but a satire of the cultural shock and stereotypes of the mexican people and latin american people in general in the american society at the time. Hap steep turned and was on spitfire s tail within 212 turns. It took the germans 4,000 manhours to make the equivalent messerschmitt bf 109. Mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 more like this. Jul 30, 2011 most people who are familiar with the name barbara hale will probably remember her as perry mason s ever loyal and faithful secretary della street.
Descriptions of her sad demise at only age 36 can be easily found on the web. Happily the series ends on a high note, as this is one of the better installments. Mexican spitfires elephant 1942 carmelita gets embroiled in intrigue surrounding a precious stolen gem. The supermarine spitfire and the rise of the shadow factory. Carmelita s fiery latin temper, a meddling aunt and a conniving exfiancee who s determined to break up their marriage.
When the starting point is a broad comedy about a hotheaded latina, one might be concerned about the films sinking to absurd lows. Following completion of the trail blazers series, bob steele and hoot gibson were paired in three other monogram. Lupe velez is back again in the leading role, as is leon errol as disguisehappy uncle matt, but velez s husband is now played by walter reed. Lupe velez is back again in the leading role, as is leon errol as disguisehappy uncle matt, but velezs husband is now played by walter reed. Carmelitas fiery latin temper, a meddling aunt and a conniving exfiancee whos determined to break up their marriage. Mexican spitfire sees a ghost 1942 the lindsay clan investigates a haunted house. With husband dennis preoccupied with a business deal, carmelita decides to teach him a lesson by running off to reno and filing for divorce.
The second film, mexican spitfire, introduces lord epping very british, played by leon errol, who also played uncle matt. The essential solo accompaniment to our orchestral ranges, featuring the finest london virtuosos. In this sense, the spitfire cast is almost like a repertory company, which contributes to the fun, but not necessarily to storytelling continuity. By that time, the novelty of the series had begun to wane. Newlyweds dennis and carmelita have several obstacles to deal with in their new marriage. Mexican spitfires elephant 1942 carmelita lupe velez, her husband walter reed and uncle mattlord epping leon errol meet gem smugglers at sea.
The mexican spitfire collection manufactured on demand on. The last film in the series was 1943 film mexican spitfire s blessed event. Sep 08, 2017 spitfires markstry, who is a member of the company and a creative in the industry, directed the content. The spitfire took,000 manhours to produce, 1 twoandahalf times as long to make as a hurricane. The film was released on july 17, 1943, by rko pictures. Mexican spitfire complete 8movie collection 4disc dvd.
The mexican spitfire series is a virtual prequel to i love lucy, with lupe velez a remarkable combination of both lucy and ricky. Mexican spitfires blessed event is a 1943 american comedy film directed by leslie goodwins and written by charles e. Ive always resented the cynical treatment given the facts in kenneth angers book hollywood babylon. Most people who are familiar with the name barbara hale will probably remember her as perry masons ever loyal and faithful secretary della street. The magnificent vickers supermarine spitfire, together with its able partner the hawker hurricane, saved britain from nazi invasion in the summer of 1940 and irrevocably changed the course of the second world war. By 1943 the series counted eight pictures, including the original the girl from mexico.
Mexican spitfires blessed event cast and crew tv guide. Following completion of the trail blazers series, bob steele and hoot gibson were paired in three other monogram westerns, with the only connection to the trail blazers series being steele and gibson in the cast and production and distribution by monogram, with various monogram. And silent film leading lady zazu pitts plays the same character though with entirely different personalities in mexican spitfires baby 1941 and the followup, mexican spitfire at sea 1942. Mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 carmelita is forced to feign a pregnancy after a telegram she sends is misunderstood. She plays a hotheaded, fasttalking mexican singer taken to new york for a radio gig, who decides she wants the ad agency man for herself. The last film in the series was 1943 film mexican spitfires blessed event. A unique sound palette of aweinspiring textures, recorded in the incredible cavernous acoustics of an air hangar. Carmelita lupe velez and her husband s charles buddy rogers french war baby is a blonde named fifi. Mexican spitfires baby 1941 brings a 20yearold orphan into the household. Aug 26, 2012 and silent film leading lady zazu pitts plays the same character though with entirely different personalities in mexican spitfires baby 1941 and the followup, mexican spitfire at sea 1942. Errol plays a hilarious dual role in mexican spitfire 1940, which picks up the saga of velez and woods as newlyweds.
With lupe velez, leon errol, walter reed, elisabeth risdon. With lupe velez, leon errol, donald woods, linda hayes. The other take on rather pedantic titles, being titled mexican spitfire, mexican spitfire out west, mexican spitfires baby, mexican spitfire at sea, mexican spitfire sees a ghost, mexican spitfires elephant, and finally mexican spitfires blessed event as the series ages most of. Le film mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 vostfr. Overview of mexican spitfire s blessed event, 1943, directed by leslie goodwins, with lupe velez, leon errol, walter reed, at turner classic movies. Carmelita notices the strong resemblance of uncle matt to lord epping.
Brand new and rolled and ready for display or framing. Lupe velez, leon errol, buddy rogers mexican spitfires baby, mexican spitfire at sea, mexican spitfire sees a ghost. When lupe purchases a baby ocelot while on vacation, she sends a fracturedenglish telegram that leads everyone to. This new book from philip kaplan celebrates one of history s most important weapons in a glorious new light. Mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 movie moviefone. Mexican spitfires blessed event 1943 the movie database. Spitfire offers new sip trunk and ethernet package at a ground breaking price.
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