Too Hot to Handle
“Love in action on land, sea and air!”
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.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-04
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Chris Hunter
Myrna Loy
Alma Harding
Walter Pidgeon
Bill Dennis
Walter Connolly
Gabby MacArthur
Leo Carrillo
Joselito
Johnny Hines
Parsons
Virginia Weidler
Hulda
Betty Ross Clarke
Mrs. Harding
Henry Kolker
Pearly Todd
Marjorie Main
Miss Wayne
Gregory Gaye
Popoff
Al Shean
Gumpert
Willie Fung
Willie
Lillie Mui
Tootsie
Patsy O'Connor
Fake Hulda
Ernie Alexander
Projectionist (uncredited)
Eddie Arden
Cycle Messenger (uncredited)
King Baggot
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Stallings, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Too Hot to Handle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Laurence Stallings, John Lee Mahin, Len Hammond
Franz Waxman
Harold Rosson, Clyde De Vinna, Ray June
Frank Sullivan
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Cedric Gibbons
Production Design
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Too Hot to Handle
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What is Too Hot to Handle about?
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.
Who directed Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Too Hot to Handle?
The principal cast of Too Hot to Handle includes Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter Pidgeon, Walter Connolly, Leo Carrillo.
When was Too Hot to Handle released and how long is it?
Too Hot to Handle was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Hot to Handle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Hot to Handle was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).