The Girl from Mexico (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1939, The Girl from Mexico is an action, comedy, romance and music film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 71 minutes. “CARAMBA! CYCLONE! FIREWORKS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carmelita Fuentes is a fiery-Latin singer/dancer in Mexico City who has designs on Dennis Lindsay, an American publicity agent, for unclear reasons, while Lindsay's shiftless uncle Matthew Lindsay aids and abets her every step of the way to the marriage altar.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Mexico stars Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Fuentes, Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay, Leon Errol as Matthew Lindsay and Donald MacBride as L. B. Renner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Girl from Mexico has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Mexico page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Mexico tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Mexico (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl from Mexico change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl from Mexico worth watching?
- The Girl from Mexico holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Mexico?
- The Girl from Mexico stars Lupe Vélez, Donald Woods, Leon Errol, Donald MacBride and Ward Bond.
- When was The Girl from Mexico released?
- The Girl from Mexico was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.