Hot News(1928)
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.
Hot News (1928) is a comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger, released on July 14, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Bebe Daniels, Neil Hamilton, Paul Lukas and Alfred Allen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence G. Badger
- Writers:
- Lloyd Corrigan, Harlan Thompson, Monte Brice
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Hot News Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bebe Daniels
as Pat Clancy
Neil Hamilton
as Scoop Morgan
Paul Lukas
as James Clayton
Alfred Allen
as Michael Clancy
Spec O'Donnell
as Spec
Mario Carillo
as Maharajah
Maude Turner Gordon
as Mrs. Van Vleck
- Ben Hall
Ben Hall
as Benny
Key crew
Directed by Clarence G. Badger, written by Lloyd Corrigan, Harlan Thompson and Monte Brice.
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Hot News Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Hot News – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot News online?
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Who stars in Hot News?
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The main cast of Hot News (1928) includes Bebe Daniels, Neil Hamilton, Paul Lukas, Alfred Allen and Spec O'Donnell. The film was directed by Clarence G. Badger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hot News released?
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Hot News was released on July 14, 1928 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Hot News worth watching?
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Hot News (1928) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.