The Awful Truth

A breezy, witty romp full of playful sparring and slapstick, where charm and banter keep the mood light and affectionate.

Directed by

Leo McCarey

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Starring

Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy

Tagline

Danger! Wild woman on the loose!

Overview

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

How it feels

Light, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Love, betrayal, identity, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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