Still from The Awful Truth — The Awful Truth (1937) — Leo McCareyPhotographed by Joseph Walker

Leo McCarey

The Awful Truth

Name: The Awful Truth
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1937
Duration: 91 min

United States / English / 1937 / 1h 31m

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Comedy Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №917
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Synopsis

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

Griffin Dunne

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLeo McCarey

WriterViña Delmar

CinematographerJoseph Walker

ComposerBen Oakland

EditorAl Clark

ProducerLeo McCarey

Cast

Irene Dunneas Lucy Warriner

Cary Grantas Jerry Warriner

Ralph Bellamyas Dan Leeson

Alexander D'Arcyas Armand Duvalle

Cecil Cunninghamas Aunt Patsy

Molly Lamontas Barbara Vance

Esther Daleas Mrs. Leeson

Joyce Comptonas Dixie Belle Lee

Robert Allenas Frank Randall

Robert Warwickas Mr. Vance

Mary Forbesas Mrs. Vance

Claud Allisteras Lord Fabian (uncredited)

Al Bridgeas Motor Cop (uncredited)

Edgar Dearingas Motor Cop (uncredited)

Wyn Cahoonas Mrs. Barnsley (uncredited)

Sarah Edwardsas Lucy's Attorney's Wife (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Viola Heath (uncredited)

Mitchell Harrisas Jerry's Attorney (uncredited)

Dell Hendersonas Vance's Butler (uncredited)

Scott Kolkas Mr. Barnsley (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Love Affair1939

Both directed by Leo McCarey, and both starring Irene Dunne

Or

The Milky Way1936Both directed by Leo McCarey
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