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The Awful Truth (1937)

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Danger! Wild woman on the loose!

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Leo McCarey
  • Profile picture of Irene Dunne
    Lucy Warriner Irene Dunne
  • Profile picture of Cary Grant
    Jerry Warriner Cary Grant
  • Profile picture of Ralph Bellamy
    Dan Leeson Ralph Bellamy
  • Profile picture of Alexander D'Arcy
    Armand Duvalle Alexander D'Arcy
  • Profile picture of Cecil Cunningham
    Aunt Patsy Cecil Cunningham
  • Profile picture of Molly Lamont
    Barbara Vance Molly Lamont
  • Profile picture of Esther Dale
    Mrs. Leeson Esther Dale
  • Profile picture of Joyce Compton
    Dixie Belle Lee Joyce Compton

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