Too Hot to Handle (1938)
Clark Gable: Chris Hunter
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Quotes
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Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : I'm not distorting the truth. I'm heightening the composition.
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Joselito 'José' Estanza, Hunter's soundman : [Referring to their suspicious native guide] He's wondering how'd you look barbecued.
Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : This is no time for jokes. Maybe you're right. Maybe it's time we took "Little Casino" out of circulation.
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Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : Cut this film as if it was the Hope Diamond!
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Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : [Flippantly to the Chinese] Hello, boys, who do you like in the Derby?
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William O. 'Bill' Dennis : We've got to do something.
Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : Well, if it doesn't hurt too much - start thinking.
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Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : You know, I almost wish you were coming with me - not only because I'm grateful for being around you but because I'd get to show Gabby over just what made me go haywire.
Alma Harding : I am coming with you.
Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : What!
Alma Harding : Yes, you and I are going into your Mr. Gabby MacArthur, and he's going to hear a few things from me.
Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : Well, now, let's
Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : Well, listen now, I'm not going to hide behind a woman's skirt.
Alma Harding : Yes, you are. Ever since you dragged me from that crack-up, I've been on borrowed time. You're not going to lose your job because of me.
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Christopher 'Chris' Hunter : [after putting on the headdress/mask of a native] Phew! The last guy that had this on was no Easter lily!