Too Hot to Handle(1938)
Love in action on land, sea and air!
Too Hot to Handle Synopsis
While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.
Too Hot to Handle (1938) is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Jack Conway, released on September 16, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter Pidgeon and Walter Connolly. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Conway
- Writers:
- John Lee Mahin, Laurence Stallings, Len Hammond
- Producers:
- Lawrence Weingarten
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,564,000
- Status:
- Released
Too Hot to Handle (1938) Trailer
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Too Hot to Handle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as Chris Hunter
Myrna Loy
as Alma Harding
Walter Pidgeon
as Bill Dennis
Walter Connolly
as Gabby MacArthur
Leo Carrillo
as Joselito
Johnny Hines
as Parsons
Virginia Weidler
as Hulda
Betty Ross Clarke
as Mrs. Harding
Henry Kolker
as Pearly Todd
Marjorie Main
as Miss Wayne
Gregory Gaye
as Popoff
Al Shean
as Gumpert
Key crew
Directed by Jack Conway, written by John Lee Mahin, Laurence Stallings and Len Hammond, produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
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Too Hot to Handle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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Too Hot to Handle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Too Hot to Handle online?
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Too Hot to Handle (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Too Hot to Handle?
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The main cast of Too Hot to Handle (1938) includes Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter Pidgeon, Walter Connolly and Leo Carrillo. The film was directed by Jack Conway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Too Hot to Handle released?
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Too Hot to Handle was released on September 16, 1938 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Too Hot to Handle worth watching?
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Too Hot to Handle (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Too Hot to Handle?
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