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Still from Hard to Handle — Hard to Handle (1933) — Mervyn LeRoyPhotographed by Barney McGill

Poster for Hard to Handle

Mervyn LeRoy

Hard to Handle

United States / English / 1933 / 1h 18m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.23/5·1.3K ratings·438 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A hustling public relations man promotes a series of fads.

Included in
Gangsters, Gold Diggers, and Grifters: Mervyn LeRoy’s Pre-Code Films
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorMervyn LeRoy

WriterRobert Lord, Wilson Mizner

CinematographerBarney McGill

EditorWilliam Holmes

Cast

as Lefty Merrill

Mary Brianas Ruth Waters

Allen Jenkinsas radio announcer

Ruth Donnellyas Lil Waters

Claire Doddas Marlene Reeves

Robert McWadeas Charles Reeves

Clay Clementas Federal Man #1 (uncredited)

Don Brodieas Sound Man (uncredited)

Berton Churchillas Col. H.D.X. Wells (uncredited)

Davison Clarkas Federal Man #2 (uncredited)

G. Pat Collinsas Dance Judge (uncredited)

Jack Crawfordas Ralph Blackman - Band Leader (uncredited)

Mary Doranas Dance Contestant (uncredited)

Lester Dorras Ed - Photographer (uncredited)

Douglass Dumbrilleas District Attorney (uncredited)

Emma Dunnas Mrs. Hawks (uncredited)

June Gittelsonas Fat Girl with Hamburger (uncredited)

Charles Eatonas Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Merrill's Secretary (uncredited)

Gavin Gordonas John Hayden (uncredited)

Hard to Handle (1933) | Criteria