Cast
Alice Day
as Alice Barnes
Eugenia Gilbert
as Olga Zinkus - Jake's Sister
Dave Morris
as Store Manager
Kalla Pasha
as Pete Bosco - King of the Shoplifters
Marion McDonald
as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Danny O'Shea
as New Partner in Store
Barney Hellum
as Jake Zinkus - Store Owner
Patrick Kelly
as Jake's Butler
S.D. Wilcox
as Cop (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1925
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorEdward F. Cline
WritersEdward F. Cline, Alfred J. Goulding
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsHotsy-Totsy
About Hotsy-Totsy
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.
Directed by Edward F. Cline, Hotsy-Totsy leans on a strong ensemble — Alice Day, Eugenia Gilbert, Dave Morris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1925.
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