Hot Heels (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1927, Hot Heels is an action, comedy, crime and romance film directed by William James Craft, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Glenn Higgins and Patsy Jones are a song-and-dance team traveling the vaudeville circuit across the United States, and land in a Kentucky tank-town filled with sharpies and wise-guys , wearing spats and carrying canes, who have reasons for wanting a horse named "Hot Heels, not to win the race he is scheduled to run in. This does not bode well for the vaudevillians as Glenn, acting on a hot tip from a hot vamp, has bet the pair's bankroll on "Hot Heels" to win.
Who’s in it. Hot Heels stars Glenn Tryon as Glenn Seth Higgins, Patsy Ruth Miller as Patsy Jones, Eileen Sedgwick as Fannie and James Bradbury Sr. as Mr. Fitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hot Heels sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Heels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Heels tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Heels (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Heels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Heels worth watching?
- Hot Heels holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hot Heels?
- Hot Heels stars Glenn Tryon, Patsy Ruth Miller, Eileen Sedgwick, James Bradbury Sr. and Tod Sloan.
- When was Hot Heels released?
- Hot Heels was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.