Too Hot to Handle
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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Plot Summary
Washed-up newspaper publisher Chris Conway is given a last chance to save his struggling publication by hiring a new female reporter, Kitty Carmen. Kitty's adventurous spirit and knack for sensational stories quickly turn the paper around, but her daring escapades, including traveling to the Amazon, put her in danger and lead to a complicated romance with Conway.
Critical Reception
The film was a moderate success, praised for its fast-paced adventure and the chemistry between its leads, though some critics found the plot a bit formulaic. It's often seen as a charming example of Hollywood's pre-war adventure-romance genre.
What Reviewers Say
- "Too Hot to Handle" is a lively and entertaining adventure-romance with strong performances.
- The film succeeds thanks to its spirited heroine and charismatic lead.
- While not groundbreaking, it offers a fun escape with plenty of action and romantic sparks.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's promotional materials heavily emphasized the daring nature of Madeleine Carroll's character, Kitty Carmen, who was portrayed as a fearless reporter willing to go to any length for a story, a relatively progressive portrayal for a female lead in 1938.
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