Belle of Old Mexico (1950)
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After several supporting and guest appearances, Latino singer-actress Estelita Rodriguez was given her own Republic starring vehicle, Belle of Old Mexico. The plot wasn't new in 1950--for that matter it wasn't new in 1920. Wealthy Kip Artmitage III (Robert Rockwell) honors his late wartime friend's request to look after the friend's "little sister." Surprise! Sis turns out to be all-grown-up Rosita (Estelita), causing no end of difficulty for Armitage, who's engaged to marry the avaricious Deborah (Dorothy Patrick). Most of the film's best moments are delivered by Florence Bates as Deborah's eternally inebriated mother. The 70-minute running time affords Estelita Rodriguez plenty of room to perform four peppery musical numbers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Estelita Rodriguez - Rosita
- Dorothy Patrick - Deborah
- Florence Bates - Nellie Chatfield
- Gordon Jones - Tex Barnet
- Anne O'Neal - Mrs. Abercrombie
- Joe Venuti - Himself
- Carlos Molina and His Orchestra
- Robert Rockwell - Kip Armitage III
- Thurston Hall - Horatio Huntington
- Dave Willock - Tommy Mayberry
- Fritz Feld - Dr. Quincy
- Nacho Galindo - Pico
- Edward Gargan - Sam
- Director(s):
- R. G. Springsteen
- Writer(s):
- Francis Swann, Bradford Ropes
- Producer(s):
- Edward J. White
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