The Awful Truth
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- This article is about the 1937 movie. For other uses, see The Awful Truth (disambiguation).
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 Viņa 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
Categories: Movie stubs | 1937 films | AFI 100 Laughs | AFI 100 Passions | Romantic comedy films | Best Picture Oscar | Best Actress Oscar Nominee (film) | Best Supporting Actor Oscar Nominee (film) | United States National Film Registry

