Hotsy-Totsy (1925)
Alice, an employee who is chosen by her coworkers to represent them at a banquet honoring her boss's new partner. Tasked with giving a speech and presenting a "loving cup" as a token of esteem, Alice becomes overwhelmed by her high-society surroundings. Her nervousness leads to a series of comedic blunders and a "terrible fall" during her act, though the situation is eventually salvaged.
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Alice, an employee who is chosen by her coworkers to represent them at a banquet honoring her boss's new partner. Tasked with giving a speech and presenting a "loving cup" as a token of esteem, Alice becomes overwhelmed by her high-society surroundings. Her nervousness leads to a series of comedic blunders and a "terrible fall" during her act, though the situation is eventually salvaged.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy
Written By:Ewart Adamson, Percy Heath, Jack Jevne
In Theaters:12/20/1925
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Runtime:20 minutes
Studio:Mack Sennett Comedies
Cast
Edward F. Cline
Director
Alice Day
Alice Barnes
Eugenia Gilbert
Olga Zinkus - Jake's Sister
Dave Morris
Store Manager
Kalla Pasha
Pete Bosco - King of the Shoplifters
Marion McDonald
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Danny O'Shea
New Partner in Store
Barney Hellum
Jake Zinkus - Store Owner
Patrick Kelly
Jake's Butler
S.D. Wilcox
Cop (uncredited)
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