The Awful Truth (1937) | |
| Director(s) | Leo McCarey |
| Producer(s) | Leo McCarey, Everett Riskin (associate) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Divorce, Husband Wife, Romance (Comic), Screwball Comedy |
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The Awful Truth Overview:
The Awful Truth (1937) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Leo McCarey and produced by Leo McCarey and Everett Riskin.
The film was based on the play of the same name written by Arthur Richman performed at the Henry Miller's Theatre, NY from Sep 18, 1922 - Jan 1923.
SYNOPSIS
In their first on-screen matchup, Grant and Dunne play a divorcing couple bent on mutual ruination. Jerry Warriner returns from a two-week Florida vacation to find his socialite wife, Lucy, has also been away. When she saunters in on the arm of the handsome Armand, Jerry looks the fool in front of society pals. But after discovering that the oranges Jerry has brought from Florida are stamped "California," Lucy realizes that her husband, too, has been up to no good.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
.The Awful Truth was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1996.
Academy Awards 1937 --- Ceremony Number 10 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ralph Bellamy | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Irene Dunne | Nominated |
| Best Director | Leo McCarey | Won |
| Best Film Editing | Al Clark | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Columbia | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Vina Delmar | Nominated |
The Awful Truth BlogHub Articles:
Irene Dunne and Cary Grant discover “The Awful Truth”
By Stephen Reginald on Nov 27, 2024 From Classic Movie ManIrene Dunne and Cary Grant discover “The Awful Truth” In 1937, Irene Dunne was at the height of her career. The year before, Dunne received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for Theodora Goes Wild, a comedy role she was reluctant to take. That picture was a critical success f... Read full article
COMEDY GOLD #5: Sister Act from The Awful Truth (1937)
By Carol Martinheira on May 27, 2018 From The Old Hollywood GardenCOMEDY GOLD #5: Sister Act from The Awful Truth (1937) On May 27, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized I think Irene Dunne?s performance in The Awful Truth (1937) is one of the greatest, most nuanced comedic performances of all time and while I could have chosen any scene fro... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: The Awful Truth
By Amanda Garrett on Feb 5, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsThe Awful Truth (1937) starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). February's theme is the leading l... Read full article
Review: The Awful Truth (1937)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2016 From 4 Star FilmsThe Awful Truth came out of a trend that was in vogue during the 1930s. It’s called a comedy of “remarriage.” During the Hays Code era, it allowed films to nimbly skirt the whole issue of divorce and extramarital romance. We would see it again in the more remembered screwball His G... Read full article
Review: The Awful Truth (1937)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2016 From 4 Star FilmsThe Awful Truth came out of a trend that was in vogue during the 1930s. It’s called a comedy of “remarriage.” During the Hays Code era, it allowed films to nimbly skirt the whole issue of divorce and extramarital romance. We would see it again in the more remembered screwball His G... Read full article
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Quotes from The Awful Truth
Lucy Warriner: I told him the truth, and strange enough, he believed me.
Jerry Warriner: I wish Lucy would go out and get some fun for herself now and again. It would do her good. That's the trouble with most marriages today. People are always imagining things. The road to Reno is paved with suspicions. And the first thing you know, they all end up in a divorce court.
Lucy Warriner: I remember the first drink we ever had together. You, in your very best manner, said, "It must be champagne!" And then you offered a toast. Remember?
Jerry Warriner: No, I don't.
Lucy Warriner: Well, being a woman I do. You said... this'll hand you a laugh. You said, "Lend an ear, I implore you, this comes from my heart: I'll always adore you, 'til death do us part." Remember? It was pretty swell... I mean, while it lasted. But all beautiful things must end, so I guess we might as well call it a day.
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Facts about The Awful Truth
First of three movies that paired Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 11, 1939 with Cary Grant reprising his film role.
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