Hot Water
“DAD TOSSES HIS HAT IN THE RING and what a tossing around he gets!”
Synopsis
The Jones family is in an uproar when Dad's campaign for mayor appears sabotaged by an anonymous newspaper article.
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Top Cast
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Jed Prouty
John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Jones
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Russell Gleason
Herbert Thompson
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Joan Marsh
Bebe Montaine
Marjorie Weaver
Vicki Enfield
Willard Robertson
Dr. Enfield
Robert Gleckler
Hal Lynch
Arthur Hohl
Walter Whittaker
Selmer Jackson
Maxwell
Joe King
Mayor Roberts
Stanley Blystone
Radio Officer (uncredited)
William Burress
Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf
- Original Score
- Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- Hot Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Ron Ferguson, Eleanor De Lamater, Paul Burger
Samuel Kaylin
Edward Snyder
Nick DeMaggio
Max Golden
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Robert Chapin
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Max Golden
Producer
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Edward Snyder
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Water about?
The Jones family is in an uproar when Dad's campaign for mayor appears sabotaged by an anonymous newspaper article.
Who directed Hot Water?
Hot Water was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Hot Water?
The principal cast of Hot Water includes Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Spring Byington, Russell Gleason, Kenneth Howell.
When was Hot Water released and how long is it?
Hot Water was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Water was composed by Samuel Kaylin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Water?
Hot Water holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).