The Awful Truth 1937

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
98%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
3%
Splat

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Irene Dunne

as Lucy Warriner

Cary Grant

as Jerry Warriner

Ralph Bellamy

as Dan Leeson

Alexander D'Arcy

as Armand Duvalle

Cecil Cunningham

as Aunt Patsy

Molly Lamont

as Barbara Vance

Esther Dale

as Mrs. Leeson

Joyce Compton

as Dixie Belle Lee

Robert Allen

as Frank Randall

Robert Warwick

as Mr. Vance

Director:

Leo McCarey

Writer:

Viña Delmar, Arthur Richman, Milton Drake

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1937 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

91 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Awful Truth

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Irene Dunne

as Lucy Warriner

Cary Grant

as Jerry Warriner

Ralph Bellamy

as Dan Leeson

Alexander D'Arcy

as Armand Duvalle

Cecil Cunningham

as Aunt Patsy

Molly Lamont

as Barbara Vance

Esther Dale

as Mrs. Leeson

Joyce Compton

as Dixie Belle Lee

Robert Allen

as Frank Randall

Robert Warwick

as Mr. Vance

Mary Forbes

as Mrs. Vance

Claud Allister

as Lord Fabian (uncredited)

Al Bridge

as Motor Cop (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

as Motor Cop (uncredited)

Wyn Cahoon

as Mrs. Barnsley (uncredited)

Sarah Edwards

as Lucy's Attorney's Wife (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

as Viola Heath (uncredited)

Mitchell Harris

as Jerry's Attorney (uncredited)

Dell Henderson

as Vance's Butler (uncredited)

Scott Kolk

as Mr. Barnsley (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Miki Morita

as Armand's Servant (uncredited)

Edmund Mortimer

as Lucy's Attorney (uncredited)

Zita Moulton

as Lady Fabian (uncredited)

George C. Pearce

as 'Dad' (uncredited)

Edward Peil Sr.

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Paul Stanton

as Judge (uncredited)

John Tyrrell

as Hank (uncredited)

Frank C. Wilson

as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Ruth Cherrington

as (uncredited)

Dora Clement

as (uncredited)

Arthur Stuart Hull

as (uncredited)

Frank McLure

as (uncredited)

Frances Raymond

as (uncredited)

Bruce Sidney

as (uncredited)

Lee Willard

as (uncredited)

Skippy

as Mr. Smith (uncredited)

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