Two desperate singers take a job as the singing act in a movie theater between shows. They soon regret their decision.


Alright, so you've stumbled upon The Happy Hottentots. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, that depends on what you're after. If you're a film historian, or just someone fascinated by the really, really early days of movies and vaudeville, then yeah, give it a shot. It's a curious little time capsule. But if you’re ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Alright, so you've stumbled upon The Happy Hottentots. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, that depends on what you're after. If you're a film historian, or just someone fascinated by the really, really early days of movies and vaudeville, then yeah, give it a shot. It's a curious little time capsule. But if you’re looking for anything resembling modern plot, pacing, or even a coherent story, you're probably gonna be bored stiff. Seriously, just skip it then. 😴 The premise is simple enough...."
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