The Hottentot
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Synopsis
The Hottentot is a lost 1929 American pre-Code film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Edward Everett Horton and Patsy Ruth Miller. It is based on a 1920 Broadway play, The Hottentot, by William Collier, Sr. and Victor Mapes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- William Collier Sr., Victor Mapes, Harvey F. Thew
- Original Score
- Cecil Copping
- Original Title
- The Hottentot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
William Collier Sr., Victor Mapes, Harvey F. Thew
Cecil Copping
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Owen Marks
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hottentot
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What is The Hottentot about?
The Hottentot is a lost 1929 American pre-Code film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Edward Everett Horton and Patsy Ruth Miller. It is based on a 1920 Broadway play, The Hottentot, by William Collier, Sr. and Victor Mapes.
Who directed The Hottentot?
The Hottentot was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Hottentot?
The principal cast of The Hottentot includes Edward Everett Horton, Patsy Ruth Miller, Douglas Gerrard, Edward Earle, Stanley Taylor.
When was The Hottentot released and how long is it?
The Hottentot was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hottentot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hottentot was composed by Cecil Copping.