
Hot Heels
“"It's Red Hot and How!"”
Synopsis
Glenn Higgins and Patsy Jones are a song-and-dance team traveling the vaudeville circuit across the United States, and land in a Kentucky tank-town filled with sharpies and wise-guys , wearing spats and carrying canes, who have reasons for wanting a horse named "Hot Heels, not to win the race he is scheduled to run in. This does not bode well for the vaudevillians as Glenn, acting on a hot tip from a hot vamp, has bet the pair's bankroll on "Hot Heels" to win.
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May 13, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William James Craft
- Screenplay & Story
- Vin Moore, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- Hot Heels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William James Craft
Vin Moore, Harry O. Hoyt
Charles Craft
Department Leadership Roster
William James Craft
Director
Vin Moore
Writer
Harry O. Hoyt
Writer
Charles Craft
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Heels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Heels about?
Glenn Higgins and Patsy Jones are a song-and-dance team traveling the vaudeville circuit across the United States, and land in a Kentucky tank-town filled with sharpies and wise-guys , wearing spats and carrying canes, who have reasons for wanting a horse named "Hot Heels, not to win the race he is scheduled to run in. This does not bode well for the vaudevillians as Glenn, acting on a hot tip from a hot vamp, has bet the pair's bankroll on "Hot Heels" to win.
Who directed Hot Heels?
Hot Heels was directed by William James Craft.
Who stars in Hot Heels?
The principal cast of Hot Heels includes Glenn Tryon, Patsy Ruth Miller, Eileen Sedgwick, James Bradbury Sr., Lloyd Whitlock.
When was Hot Heels released and how long is it?
Hot Heels was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.















