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Too Hot to Handle
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Too Hot to Handle

1938-09-16 · 107 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Adventure · Romance

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.

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Directors
Jack Conway
Production companies
Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,564,000

Top Cast

Clark GableClark GableChris Hunter
Myrna LoyMyrna LoyAlma Harding
Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonBill Dennis
Walter ConnollyWalter ConnollyGabby MacArthur
Leo CarrilloLeo CarrilloJoselito
Johnny HinesJohnny HinesParsons
Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerHulda
Betty Ross ClarkeBetty Ross ClarkeMrs. Harding
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerPearly Todd
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMiss Wayne
Gregory GayeGregory GayePopoff
Al SheanAl SheanGumpert
Willie FungWillie FungWillie
Lillie MuiTootsie
Patsy O'ConnorPatsy O'ConnorFake Hulda
Ernie AlexanderProjectionist (uncredited)
Eddie ArdenCycle Messenger (uncredited)
King BaggotKing BaggotReporter (uncredited)
Max BarwynMax BarwynWaiter (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMacArthur's Secretary (uncredited)

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