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Release Date:
24 April 1941 (USA)
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Excitingly Re-united! Your favorites of "THE AWFUL TRUTH" in the kind of love story you have been waiting to see! more
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A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
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Cary Grant's best performance
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Irene Dunne | ... | Julie Gardiner Adams |
 | Cary Grant | ... | Roger Adams |
 | Beulah Bondi | ... | Miss Oliver |
| Edgar Buchanan | ... | Applejack Carney |
| Ann Doran | ... | Dotty 'Dot' |
| Eva Lee Kuney | ... | Trina (at the Age of 6 Years) |
| Leonard Willey | ... | Doctor Hartley |
| Wallis Clark | ... | Judge |
| Walter Soderling | ... | Billings |
| Jane Biffle | ... | Trina (at the Age of 1 Year) (as Baby Biffle) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Stanley Brown | ... | Man (scenes deleted) |
| Jack Buchanan | ... | Bit Part (scenes deleted) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Mother (scenes deleted) |
| Eddie Laughton | ... | Cab Driver (scenes deleted) |
| Adrian Morris | ... | Bill Collector (scenes deleted) |
| Edward Peil Sr. | ... | Train Conductor (scenes deleted) |
| Grady Sutton | ... | Man (scenes deleted) |
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119 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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Australia:G |
Canada:G (Ontario) |
UK:PG (re-rating) (2005) |
UK:U (original rating) (1941-2005) |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:Approved (PCA #6848)
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Irene Dunne often said that this was her favorite film because it reminded her of her own adopted daughter.
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Judge:
[Judge firmly addressing two unseen attorneys] I'll give you an opportunity to better prepare your facts.
Man: [Hands Judge some papers] Adoption proceedings, the Adams case.
Judge: What?
Man: The Adams case.
Judge: [Looks disturbed] Oh yes, yes. Uh...
[turns back to attorneys]
Judge: if either one or both of you gentlemen conduct yourselves like you've been doing today I'll hold you in contempt, the both of ya!
Judge: [Walks into chambers, sees Roger, Miss Oliver, and the baby all seated. Sits at desk] Uh, oh this is the child in question. Ahem, let me see. Yes, I recall looking over these adoption papers. I see you have no income at present.
[Looks at Roger]
Judge: Is that correct?
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Man: [Hands Judge some papers] Adoption proceedings, the Adams case.
Judge: What?
Man: The Adams case.
Judge: [Looks disturbed] Oh yes, yes. Uh...
[turns back to attorneys]
Judge: if either one or both of you gentlemen conduct yourselves like you've been doing today I'll hold you in contempt, the both of ya!
Judge: [Walks into chambers, sees Roger, Miss Oliver, and the baby all seated. Sits at desk] Uh, oh this is the child in question. Ahem, let me see. Yes, I recall looking over these adoption papers. I see you have no income at present.
[Looks at Roger]
Judge: Is that correct?
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Squeeze (1987)
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Soundtrack:
Silent Night, Holy Night
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One well written movie of the 40's. To this day, this movie will hold your attention even though you will find no vulgarity, nudity or violence.
Tragedy turns to comedy with tale of a writer and his newlywed desperate to settle down in a traditional American lifestyle, start a new business and have a family. Their innocence is refreshing, and the writer has such timing in the course of events that you find yourself wanting to help this couple diaper a baby!!!
Cary Grant "nails" this performance with his "heart-felt" speech in front of a judge. (Get a box of tissue for this one.) The body/language between Grant's and Dunn's character make this movie charming and realistic.
You find yourself laughing out-loud with the "every-day-problems-of-life" this couple gets themselves involved with......good for the whole family. A must see and a true classic.