Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 27, 2024

Irene 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 more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 27, 2018

COMEDY 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 a   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2016

The 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...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2016

The 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...   read more

Noirish Posted by John Grant on July 8, 2014

== One of the delights about contributing a few essays to the Wonders in the Dark Romantic Movie Countdown is that in a couple of instances I’ve been pushed well outside my comfort zone. Nowhere is this more true than with the screwball comedy The Awful Truth. I mean, this...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 4, 2014

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014 Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in The Awful Truth The Chicago Film Club will present The Awful Truth starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant at The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., January 14, 2014....   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 4, 2014

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014 Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in The Awful Truth The Chicago Film Club will present The Awful Truth starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant at The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., January 14, 2014....   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 2, 2013

Starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, the film revolves around a couple after they split up over unfounded assumptions of unfaithfulness. The divorce is granted and after the wife gains custody of the beloved dog Mr. Smith, the 90 day waiting period begins. First she tries to get over him...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 2, 2013

Starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, the film revolves around a couple after they split up over unfounded assumptions of unfaithfulness. The divorce is granted and after the wife gains custody of the beloved dog Mr. Smith, the 90 day waiting period begins. First she tries to get over him...   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on October 22, 2013

I’ve been absent from the blog for a little while (I blame Sally and Joe’s wonderful wedding weekend.)  It’s hard to sit down and write about movies when you’re having such a marvelous time with friends and family.  It was overwhelming to walk down the aisle just before Sall   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on October 22, 2013

via:via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/27419/The-stawful-Truth/#tcmarcp-215178Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own This week’s movie is The Awful Truth (1937), a classic of the screwball comedy genre.  We’ve got Cary Grant in his first appearance as the “Cary Grant”   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on September 21, 2013

The Awful Truth Directed by Leo McCarey Written by Vina Delmar based on a play by Arthur Richman 1937/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation Repeat viewing #111 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Jerry Warriner: Well, how can you be glad to know me? I know how I’d feel...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on February 24, 2013

Thomas Leo McCarey (October 3, 1898 – July 5, 1969), was a film director, who seemed to understand people better than any other Hollywood director. Born in Los Angeles, California, he graduated from the University of Southern California law school and began in the movie business as an ass   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on February 21, 2012

Divorce.  An ugly business.  It turns love into hate and dependency into burden.  Facts that are never truer than when young ones are involved – when they are forced to choose between those they love most. Mr. Smith, or Smitty, as his friends and family know him, has to grapple...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on December 6, 2011

The Not So Awful Truth About “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. Not only was that picture a critical...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on December 6, 2011

The Not So Awful Truth About “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. Not only was that picture a critical...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on June 13, 2010

The film opens with Jerry (Cary Grant) lying to his wife, Lucy (Irene Dunne) about being in Florida.  At the same time, it seems that Lucy was out all night on the town with her handsome singing teacher.  Though both are innocent, they accuse each other of cheating and sort...   read more