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Hot Pepper (1933): Cast

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Hot Pepper is a 1933 comedy directed by John G. Blystone, starring Lupe Vélez as Pepper, Tom Dugan and Victor McLaglen. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Hot Pepper (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
John G. Blystone
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hot Pepper About?

The premise of Hot Pepper without spoilers.

When a new femme fatale shows up, two former Marines find themselves back in a scrap. They team up to run a bustling nightclub, but their partnership is tested when both fall for a spirited woman, igniting a comedic rivalry as they battle for her affection.

Hot Pepper Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • new york city
  • buddy film
  • bootlegger
  • 1930s
  • u.s. marine corps
  • gambling
  • prohibition era
  • song
  • singer
  • singing
  • pre code film
  • gangster
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  • henchman
  • fake federal agent badge
  • deception
  • double cross
  • gang member
  • gang leader
  • cigarette smoking
  • bootlegging
  • bartender
  • loaded dice
  • held at gunpoint
  • bronx reference
  • gunfire
  • marine barricks
  • crap shooting
  • gambler
  • floozy blonde
  • stock footage
  • ex marine
  • reunion
  • fistfight
  • violence
  • retribution
  • reprisal
  • vindication
  • drinking
  • bickering
  • brawling
  • male male relationship
  • female sexual predator
  • nymphomania
  • romantic rivalry
  • taming of the shrew
  • woman wears underwear
  • implied female nudity
  • floozy
  • fourth in series
  • womanizer
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Cast & crew

Hot Pepper Cast & Characters

Lupe Vélez leads the cast as Pepper, with Tom Dugan as One of Flagg's Men (uncredited) and Victor McLaglen as Jim Flagg. Directed by John G. Blystone; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John G. Blystone

More films directed by John G. Blystone: Block-Heads, Swiss Miss, Music for Madame and Woman Chases Man.

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FAQ

Hot Pepper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hot Pepper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hot Pepper?

Hot Pepper runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Hot Pepper released?

Hot Pepper was released on January 15, 1933.

Who directed Hot Pepper?

Hot Pepper was directed by John G. Blystone.

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Who is in the cast of Hot Pepper?

Hot Pepper stars Lupe Vélez as Pepper, Tom Dugan as One of Flagg's Men (uncredited) and Victor McLaglen as Jim Flagg, among 9 credited actors.

Does Hot Pepper have a post-credit scene?

No. Hot Pepper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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