The Awful Truth
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The Awful Truth is a 1937 romantic comedy (also screwball comedy) film. The plot concerns the machinations of a soon-to-be-divorced couple, played by Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, who go to great lengths to try to ruin each other's romantic escapades. It also stars Ralph Bellamy.
The film was written by Sidney Buchman (uncredited) and Viña Delmar, from the play by Arthur Richman. It was directed by Leo McCarey.
The film has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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Awards
- Best Picture (nomination)
- Best Director - Leo McCarey
- Best Actress (nomination) - Irene Dunne
- Best Supporting Actor (nomination) - Ralph Bellamy
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Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Irene Dunne | Lucy Warriner |
| Cary Grant | Jerry Warriner |
| Ralph Bellamy | Dan Leeson |
| Alexander D'Arcy | Armand Duvalle |
| Cecil Cunningham | Aunt Patsy |
| Molly Lamont | Barbara Vance |
| Esther Dale | Mrs. Leeson |
| Joyce Compton | Dixie Belle Lee |
| Robert Allen | Frank Randall |
| Robert Warwick | Mr. Vance |
| Mary Forbes | Mrs. Vance |
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