Hot Tip (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Hot Tip is a comedy film directed by Ray McCarey, running about 70 minutes. “He had trouble in "the home stretch" when he bet his roll on a red hot tip!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amateur handicapper must help his future son-in-law recoup the money he lost while playing the ponies.
Who’s in it. Hot Tip stars Zasu Pitts as Belle McGill, James Gleason as Jimmy McGill, Margaret Callahan as Jane McGill and Russell Gleason as Ben Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hot Tip has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Tip page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Tip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Tip (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Tip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Tip worth watching?
- Hot Tip holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Tip?
- Hot Tip stars Zasu Pitts, James Gleason, Margaret Callahan, Russell Gleason and Ray Mayer.
- When was Hot Tip released?
- Hot Tip was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.