Hot Stuff (1912)

Interesting facts

Hot Stuff is a 1912 American farce comedy silent film directed by Mack Sennett with the screenplay written by Dell Henderson. The film features Mack Sennett as Hank Hawkins and Mabel Normand playing Hank's Sweetheart. The film was produced by Biograph Company, distributed by the General Film Company. In the United States, the film premiered on March 21, 1912.

Production

The Biograph Company, also known as the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, was a leading studio during the silent era.

Mack Sennett a.k.a. Michael Sinnott (January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian Actor, director, Producer and Studio Head born in Danville, Quebec, Canada. Sennett was 32 years-old when he directed and acted as Hank Hawkins.

In 1912, Sennett was involved as an actor and director in 83 films. This was the sixth movie he was involved with this year. He would remain involved in the film industry for 54 years, from 1902 to 1956.

Dell Henderson a.k.a. George Adelbert Henderson, Del Henderson, Arthur Buchanan (July 5, 1877 – December 2, 1956) was a Canadian Actor, director and screenWriter born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Henderson was 34 years old when he created the screenplay for this movie and acted as the cigar drummer. Dell Henderson started his acting career on the stage, but appeared in his first movie in 1908. Henderson frequently worked with D. W.

This motion picture venue is listed simply as "California." While the exact filming location within the state is unknown, all available sources consistently identify California as the site. Beginning in 1910, Biograph sought to establish a presence in California. Biograph aimed to position itself as a major force in Los Angeles filmmaking and played a significant role in the early establishment of Hollywood.

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