Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1942, Mexican Spitfire's Elephant is a comedy and romance film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 64 minutes. “IT'S THE LAST GASP IN LAUGHS! MAMMOTH FUN! Lupe and Leon trapped between T-Men, gem-runners and a misplaced pachyderm!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mexican Spitfire's Elephant stars Mauricio Pesutic, Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay, Leon Errol as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping and Walter Reed as Dennis Lindsay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mexican Spitfire's Elephant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexican Spitfire's Elephant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mexican Spitfire's Elephant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mexican Spitfire's Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mexican Spitfire's Elephant worth watching?
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mexican Spitfire's Elephant?
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant stars Mauricio Pesutic, Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Walter Reed and Elisabeth Risdon.