Red Hot Hottentotts
Red Hot Hottentotts

Red Hot Hottentotts

1920Movie15 minNo Language

Rivalry over a girl in this country moves to the heart of Africa, where the principals get into difficulties with man-eating cannibals.

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Director: William WatsonGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short features a group of characters, likely in a comedic or satirical depiction, engaging in antics related to the "Hottentots" (a historical term for the Khoikhoi people). The film appears to be a brief, lighthearted entertainment piece from the silent film era.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of 'Red Hot Hottentotts' is scarce due to its age and the nature of short films from that era. It was likely viewed as a typical comedic short of its time, offering brief entertainment without significant critical commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Considered a typical comedic short of the early 1920s.
  • Offers brief, lighthearted entertainment from the silent film era.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not available.

Fun Fact

The term "Hottentot" is an outdated and often considered offensive exonym for the Khoikhoi people of Southern Africa. Its use in film titles from this period reflects the prevailing, and often problematic, cultural attitudes and terminology of the time.

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