Getty Images - The silver screen could barely contain her! Actress Lupe Velez was bold personality in an era of change. Starting her career in vaudeville in Mexico, Velez transitioned to silent
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The Turbulent Life and Tragic Death of "Mexican Spitfire" Lupe Velez - LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles
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