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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 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. Jul 22, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com This preposterously-plotted adventure reteam Gable and Myrna Loy, but it is not as good or entertaining as their previous feature, Test Pilot. Rated: B- Apr 18, 2011 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews glittering star entertainment filmed like a serial with continuous cliffhanger scenes. Rated: B Mar 15, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Not among his best but still quite fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Gotta love Gable and Loy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Some great cinematography. Loy & Gable shine. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member good thriller of sorts, i like the chem between gable & loy Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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