Tough to Handle
“The Nation's Newest Racket Exposed!”
Synopsis
A young reporter's grandfather wins a sweepstakes, but it turns out that his ticket is phony. The reporter finds out that the police are looking for the criminal ring responsible for the phony-sweepstakes racket, so he and his young brother set out to track down the gang responsible and expose them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Roy Luby
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter B. Kyne
- Original Title
- Tough to Handle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Conn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Roy Luby
Peter B. Kyne
Department Leadership Roster
S. Roy Luby
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough to Handle
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What is Tough to Handle about?
A young reporter's grandfather wins a sweepstakes, but it turns out that his ticket is phony. The reporter finds out that the police are looking for the criminal ring responsible for the phony-sweepstakes racket, so he and his young brother set out to track down the gang responsible and expose them.
Who directed Tough to Handle?
Tough to Handle was directed by S. Roy Luby.
Who stars in Tough to Handle?
The principal cast of Tough to Handle includes Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Phyllis Fraser, Harry Worth, Betty Burgess.
When was Tough to Handle released and how long is it?
Tough to Handle was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough to Handle?
Tough to Handle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).