Mexicana (1945)

In order to dissuade teenage girls from mauling him at concerts, a Mexican "Frank Sinatra" pretends an American soprano is his wife, and even persuades her to pose as such.

Director:

Alfred Santell

Writer:

Frank Gill Jr. (story and screenplay)

Stars:

Tito Guízar, Constance Moore, Leo Carrillo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tito Guízar	...	'Pepe' Villarreal
Constance Moore	...	Alison Calvert
Leo Carrillo	...	Esteban Guzman
Estelita Rodriguez	...	Lupita
Howard Freeman	...	Beagle
Steven Geray	...	Laredo
Jean Stevens	...	Bunny Ford
Guy Zanette	...	Specialty Dancer
Phyllis Herrin	...	Specialty Dancer
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choristers	...	Boy Choir (as St. Luke's Choristers)
Peter Meremblum	...	Junior Orchestra Conductor (as Peter Meremblum's Junior Orchestra)
Juan Torena	...	Master of Ceremonies
Leonardo Scavino	...	Waiter (as Lee Lenoir)
Julian Rivero	...	Stage Manager
Tommy Ladd	...	Specialty Dancer

Storyline

In order to dissuade teenage girls from mauling him at concerts, a Mexican "Frank Sinatra" pretends an American soprano is his wife, and even persuades her to pose as such.

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Plot Keywords:

spanish music | mexican | movie star | fiesta | serenade | 

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Taglines:

Hauntingly different...the Season's most enchanting blend of Pan-American Melody, Laughter and Romance

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Genres:

Music | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

15 November 1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beyond the Border

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min (original) 67 min (1949 re-release)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

See Mexico
Lyrics by Ned Washington
Music by Gabriel Ruiz

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