The Awful Truth - The Criterion Collection

Cary Grant and Irene Dunne star in this 1930s comedy based on the play by Arthur Richman. When Jerry (Grant) suspects his wife Lucy (Dunne) of having an affair he decides to file for divorce. Soon enough, Lucy finds herself being courted by wealthy oil baron Daniel Leeson (Ralph Bellamy) while Jerry starts a relationship with a club singer. However, with their divorce not quite final, the couple realise they still have feelings for each other.

Special Features

Interviews: Interview with critic Gary Giddins about director Leo McCarey; Illustrated 1978 audio interview with actor Irene Dunne, Video essay by film critic David Cairns on actor Cary Grant; Lux Theatre adaptation of the film from 1939 starring Claudette Colbert and Cary Grant; Essay by critic Molly Haskell

Actors: Esther Dale, Robert Warwick, Robert John Allen, Joyce Compton, Molly Lamont, Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Ralph Bellamy, Alex d'Arcy, Cecil Cunningham

Audio Languages: English

Duration: 91 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English

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