Hot News
Synopsis
Aspiring newsreel camera girl Pat Clancy, is hired by her father, a publisher, to work on The Sun and causes Scoop Morgan, the paper's best cameraman, to quit in protest of the hiring of a woman. The Mercury hires Scoop, and there begins a heated rivalry between him and Pat. Pat gets a few lucky breaks and manages to get a beat on Scoop during her brief career. After she exposes the theft of a jewel from the turban of a visiting maharajah, she and Scoop are kidnapped by Clayton, the thief, and taken aboard his yacht. Rescued, she and Scoop find love and happiness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence G. Badger
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Corrigan, Harlan Thompson, Monte Brice, Grover Jones, Florence Ryerson
- Original Title
- Hot News
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence G. Badger
Lloyd Corrigan, Harlan Thompson, Monte Brice, Grover Jones, Florence Ryerson
Tay Malarkey
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Malarkey
Editor
Florence Ryerson
Writer
Clarence G. Badger
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hot News.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot News
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What is Hot News about?
Aspiring newsreel camera girl Pat Clancy, is hired by her father, a publisher, to work on The Sun and causes Scoop Morgan, the paper's best cameraman, to quit in protest of the hiring of a woman. The Mercury hires Scoop, and there begins a heated rivalry between him and Pat. Pat gets a few lucky breaks and manages to get a beat on Scoop during her brief career. After she exposes the theft of a jewel from the turban of a visiting maharajah, she and Scoop are kidnapped by Clayton, the thief, and taken aboard his yacht. Rescued, she and Scoop find love and happiness.
Who directed Hot News?
Hot News was directed by Clarence G. Badger.
Who stars in Hot News?
The principal cast of Hot News includes Bebe Daniels, Neil Hamilton, Paul Lukas, Alfred Allen, Spec O'Donnell.
When was Hot News released and how long is it?
Hot News was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.