Hot Biskits was an independent comedy short film released in 1931. It was written and directed by Spencer Williams and was his first film. [1] Glen Gano was the cinematographer. The 10-minute race film was a made by Dixie Comedies Corp. of Hollywood, California. A 16mm print of the film is preserved at the Library of Congress. [2] The film portrays a miniature golf competition between two rivals. [2] The film was rediscovered in the Library of Congress Archives after 80 years. [2] The film's cast is all African-American. [3] Williams' next film, The Blood of Jesus, was made 10 years later.
Hot Biskits was included in the crowdfunded 2015 Kino Lorber boxset Pioneers of African-American Cinema. [4]
Hot Biskits was an independent comedy short film released in 1931. It was written and directed by Spencer Williams and was his first film. [1] Glen Gano was the cinematographer. The 10-minute race film was a made by Dixie Comedies Corp. of Hollywood, California. A 16mm print of the film is preserved at the Library of Congress. [2] The film portrays a miniature golf competition between two rivals. [2] The film was rediscovered in the Library of Congress Archives after 80 years. [2] The film's cast is all African-American. [3] Williams' next film, The Blood of Jesus, was made 10 years later.
Hot Biskits was included in the crowdfunded 2015 Kino Lorber boxset Pioneers of African-American Cinema. [4]