description The Awful Truth Overview
The Awful Truth is a 1937 comedy directed by Leo McCarey and starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. Adapted from Arthur Richman’s 1922 play, the film depicts a wealthy couple embroiled in divorce proceedings complicated by their separate romantic interests. The narrative centers on distrust and interference within the relationships involved.
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info The Awful Truth Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1937 |
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What is the divorce plot in The Awful Truth?
The 1937 film follows Jerry and Lucy Warriner, played by Cary Grant and Irene Dunne, as their divorce becomes a competition of jealousy and sabotage. Their dog Mr. Smith even becomes part of the custody arrangement.
Why is The Awful Truth important for Cary Grant?
The Awful Truth helped define Cary Grant's screwball comedy persona: elegant, reactive, and physically funny without looking desperate. It came before later Grant classics like Bringing Up Baby in 1938 and His Girl Friday in 1940.
Did Leo McCarey win an Oscar for The Awful Truth?
Yes, Leo McCarey won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Awful Truth. The film was also nominated in major categories including Best Picture.
Is The Awful Truth based on a play?
Yes, it is based on Arthur Richman's 1922 play of the same name. The movie version became the best-known adaptation because of Grant, Dunne, and McCarey's loose comic rhythm.
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