The Awful Truth
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The Lady Eve
A sparkling, fast-talking romantic romp full of sly wit, physical comedy, and irresistible chemistry.
About 1941 film by Preston Sturges
Genres crime, comedy of remarriage, romantic comedy
Directed by Preston Sturges
Written by Preston Sturges, Monckton Hoffe
Starring Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, Charles Coburn, William Demarest, Eugene Pallette, Luis Alberni, Janet Beecher, Martha O'Driscoll
Music Phil Boutelje
Runtime 97 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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