In Old Mexico

{{short description|1938 movie}}

{{about|a 1938 American Western film|a 1959 song in album More of Tom Lehrer by Tom Lehrer|More of Tom Lehrer}}

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{{Infobox film

| name = In Old Mexico

| image = In Old Mexico poster.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Edward D. Venturini

| producer = Harry Sherman

| screenplay = Harrison Jacobs

| based_on = {{based on|Corson of the JC
1927 novel|Clarence E. Mulford}}

| starring = William Boyd
George "Gabby" Hayes
Russell Hayden
Paul Sutton
Al Ernest Garcia
Jan Clayton
Trevor Bardette

| music = Gregory Stone

| cinematography = Russell Harlan

| editing = Robert B. Warwick Jr.

| studio = Paramount Pictures

| distributor = Paramount Pictures

| released = {{Film date|1938|9|9}}

| runtime = 67 minutes

| country = United States

| language = English

| budget =

| gross =

}}

In Old Mexico is a 1938 American Western film directed by Edward D. Venturini and written by Harrison Jacobs. The film stars William Boyd, George "Gabby" Hayes, Russell Hayden, Paul Sutton, Al Ernest Garcia, Jan Clayton and Trevor Bardette. The film was released on September 9, 1938, by Paramount Pictures.{{cite web|url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/79103/in-old-mexico |title=In Old Mexico (1938) - Overview |publisher=Turner Classic Movies |date= |access-date=2015-03-10}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/96410/In-Old-Mexico/overview |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402143018/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/96410/In-Old-Mexico/overview |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-04-02 |title=In-Old-Mexico - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=The New York Times |author=Sandra Brennan |date=2015 |access-date=2015-03-10}}

Plot

Hoppy (William Boyd) and his pals must journey to Mexico after receiving a summons. Upon arrival, they realize that it was fake and that a good friend has been mysteriously murdered. They solve the puzzle with the assistance of the killer's feisty sister and a band of helpful caballeros.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/in-old-mexico-v96410|title=In Old Mexico (1938) - Edward T. Venturini - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}

Cast

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