irene dunne: *sings*cary grant: *falls down*me: 4 stars
Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.
Where to watch
1The Awful Truth is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Sunday 19 July at 14:30 at Old Town Music Hall.
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6What people say
Leo McCarey: Master of hat comedy.Cary Grant: Master of full body comedy. Irene Dunne: Master.
the moral of the story is if you’re dumb enough to divorce cary grant your dog will betray you and you will be stuck with a boring oklahoman man who lives with his mother.
Common questions
What is The Awful Truth about?+
A husband and wife initiate divorce proceedings following suspicions of infidelity, leading them to actively interfere with each other's attempts to find new romantic partners.
Who directed The Awful Truth?+
Leo McCarey directed the film in 1937; he was a prolific American filmmaker known for his contributions to the screwball comedy genre and won the Academy Award for Best Director for this work.
Has The Awful Truth won any awards?+
Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1938. Full schedule on Mood.
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