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Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot to Handle

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Too Hot to Handle

1950

1h 2m

4.0(4 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

This is an entire burlesque show, complete with a live band. Five strippers strut their stuff in between bawdy songs and sexy jokes delivered by burlesque singers and comedians.

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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Jean Carter

Leon DeVoe

Dixie Evans

Dixie Evans

Mannie King

Melodee Lane

Novita

Harry Savoy

Patti Waggin

Patti Waggin

Creative team

Directed by: Lillian Hunt
Produced by: George Weiss
Willis Kent

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