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Too Hot to Handle

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Chris Hunter (Clark Gable) is a newsreel journalist who never lets the facts get in the way of a good story. When he meets daredevil pilot Alma Harding (Myrna Loy), he puts his charms on her, but she's more interested in going to the Amazon to search for her lost brother than entertaining his advances. In pursuit of her, as well as a hot story, Chris tags along. On the way, he competes with Bill Dennis (Walter Pidgeon), a rival reporter who is also eyeing Alma and the big scoop.
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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/22/2019
Too Hot to Handle is the sort of wild melodrama that wouldn't fool a kindergartener, but is fine entertainment for grownups just the same. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 04/18/2011
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This preposterously-plotted adventure reteam Gable and Myrna Loy, but it is not as good or entertaining as their previous feature, Test Pilot. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/15/2006
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glittering star entertainment filmed like a serial with continuous cliffhanger scenes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D @RT35616104 06/11/2023 Not among his best but still quite fun. See more 05/20/2019 Myrna Loy holds this one together. She is pulled on both sides by Gable and Pidgeon, but Loy is the glue that brings the style and pacing to fruition. She allows the comedy to flow naturally. The three leads work well together, and the plot is better than average, having two major thrusts. It's a joy to watch almost a hundred years later, and to study how these actors interplayed with each other to create the mood of the picture. Again, without Myrna Loy this would have gone nowhere. While I wasn't alive when these films were made, I think Loy should have received greater attention and appreciation for her roles. The film was a delight to watch. See more 02/18/2014 Fun adventure comedy movie starring Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and Walter Pidgeon. Although the plot is too silly for words, the star power together with a good script make this enjoyable viewing. See more 09/15/2013 Gotta love Gable and Loy. See more 09/28/2012 Some great cinematography. Loy & Gable shine. See more 09/11/2012 good thriller of sorts, i like the chem between gable & loy See more Read all reviews
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Jack Conway

Director

Clark Gable

Christopher `'Chris'` Hunter

Myrna Loy

Alma Harding

Walter Pidgeon

William O. `'Bill'` Dennis

Leo Carrillo

Joselito `'José'` Estanza

Johnny Hines

Mr. Parsons
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Synopsis Chris Hunter (Clark Gable) is a newsreel journalist who never lets the facts get in the way of a good story. When he meets daredevil pilot Alma Harding (Myrna Loy), he puts his charms on her, but she's more interested in going to the Amazon to search for her lost brother than entertaining his advances. In pursuit of her, as well as a hot story, Chris tags along. On the way, he competes with Bill Dennis (Walter Pidgeon), a rival reporter who is also eyeing Alma and the big scoop.
Director
Jack Conway
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 1938, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 22, 2009
Runtime
1h 45m
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