Masquerade in Mexico

Masquerade in Mexico

Lies, love and laughter - a show-stopping musical

NR 1945 · 96 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Music

An American singer stranded in Mexico is hired by a banker to distract a Mexican matador who is making a play for the banker's wife. They hatch a scheme whereby she pretends to be a Spanish countess.

Directed by Mitchell Leisen · Written by Karl Tunberg

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