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The Awful Truth

The complexities of a crumbling relationship are laid bare as a couple confronts the lingering emotional ties that refuse to be severed, even as they pursue separate paths.

Jerry and Lucy Warriner try to sabotage each other's plans for remarriage, with Jerry pursuing haughty socialite Barbara Vance and Lucy targeting oil-rich bumpkin Daniel Leeson.

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Main Cast

Irene DunneIrene DunneLucy Warriner
Cary GrantCary GrantJerry Warriner
Ralph BellamyRalph BellamyDan Leeson
Alexander D'ArcyAlexander D'ArcyArmand Duvalle
Cecil CunninghamCecil CunninghamAunt Patsy
Molly LamontMolly LamontBarbara Vance
Esther DaleEsther DaleMrs. Leeson
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonDixie Belle Lee
Robert AllenRobert AllenFrank Randall
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickMr. Vance
Mary ForbesMary ForbesMrs. Vance
Claud AllisterClaud AllisterLord Fabian (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeMotor Cop (uncredited)
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingMotor Cop (uncredited)
Wyn CahoonWyn CahoonMrs. Barnsley (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsLucy's Attorney's Wife (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersViola Heath (uncredited)
Mitchell HarrisMitchell HarrisJerry's Attorney (uncredited)
Dell HendersonDell HendersonVance's Butler (uncredited)
Scott KolkScott KolkMr. Barnsley (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Miki MoritaMiki MoritaArmand's Servant (uncredited)
Edmund MortimerEdmund MortimerLucy's Attorney (uncredited)
Zita MoultonZita MoultonLady Fabian (uncredited)
George C. PearceGeorge C. Pearce'Dad' (uncredited)
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Bailiff (uncredited)
Paul StantonPaul StantonJudge (uncredited)
John TyrrellJohn TyrrellHank (uncredited)
Frank C. WilsonFrank C. WilsonMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Ruth CherringtonRuth Cherrington(uncredited)
Dora ClementDora Clement(uncredited)
Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart Hull(uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLure(uncredited)
Frances RaymondFrances Raymond(uncredited)
SkippySkippyMr. Smith (uncredited)

Creators

Leo McCareyLeo McCareyDirector
Viña DelmarViña DelmarScreenplay

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Info about The Awful Truth

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 21, 1937

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $3,000,000.00

Budget: $600,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Romance

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