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Totuutta harrastava valehtelija

Original title: Nothing But the Truth
  • 19411941
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 30m
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7.1/10
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Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard in Totuutta harrastava valehtelija (1941)
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A stockbroker's new partner bets $10,000 that he can only tell the truth for twenty-four hours.A stockbroker's new partner bets $10,000 that he can only tell the truth for twenty-four hours.A stockbroker's new partner bets $10,000 that he can only tell the truth for twenty-four hours.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
769
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  • Director
    • Elliott Nugent
  • Writers
    • Don Hartman(screenplay)
    • Ken Englund(screenplay)
    • Frederic S. Isham(novel)
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Edward Arnold
  • Director
    • Elliott Nugent
  • Writers
    • Don Hartman(screenplay)
    • Ken Englund(screenplay)
    • Frederic S. Isham(novel)
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Edward Arnold
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    • 15User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Bob Hope
    Bob Hope
    • Steve Bennett
    Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard
    • Gwen Saunders
    Edward Arnold
    Edward Arnold
    • T.T. Ralston
    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Tommy Van Dusen
    Helen Vinson
    Helen Vinson
    • Linda Graham
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Samuel
    Glenn Anders
    Glenn Anders
    • Dick Donnelly
    Grant Mitchell
    Grant Mitchell
    • Mr. Bishop
    Catherine Doucet
    Catherine Doucet
    • Mrs. Van Dusen
    Rose Hobart
    Rose Hobart
    • Mrs. Harriet Donnelly
    Clarence Kolb
    Clarence Kolb
    • Mr. Van Dusen
    Mary Forbes
    Mary Forbes
    • Mrs. Ralston
    Leon Belasco
    Leon Belasco
    • Dr. Zarak
    Helene Millard
    Helene Millard
    • Miss Hilda Turner - Secretary
    Victor Potel
    Victor Potel
    • Pedestrian
    • (scenes deleted)
    Keith Richards
    Keith Richards
    • Boy
    • (scenes deleted)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Office Staff Member
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Fredericks
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Elliott Nugent
    • Writers
      • Don Hartman(screenplay)
      • Ken Englund(screenplay)
      • Frederic S. Isham(novel)
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    • Trivia
      One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since. However, because of legal complications, this particular title was not included in the original television package and was not televised until many years later.
    • Quotes

      Samuel: I'm unprepared for a weekend like this. All I brought was my suntan oil.

      Steve Bennett: Suntan oil, you're gilding the lily. What do you want with suntan oil?

      Samuel: I freckle.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening title card says: Miami Beach, Florida It's replaced by a second title card that says: Miami Beach, Florida ....Wall Street with cocoanuts.
    • Connections
      Followed by Et døgn uden løgn (1963)

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    7/10
    The Whole Truth From Hope
    The third and final teaming of Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard occurred with Nothing But The Truth, an ancient Broadway chestnut by James Montgomery that ran for 332 performances in 1916-17. There were two previous films made of this comedy, one in Sweden and the other in France.

    As this was done during World War I, I'm betting that a great deal had to be modernized to get it up to 1941 speed. It must have been quite the stage farce in its day. It bares a great deal of similarity to No No Nanette and that shouldn't surprise because the guy who produced it on Broadway was the same Harry Frazee who sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees from the Red Sox to get the dough.

    Just as Nanette was on a 24 hour bet to not say yes, Bob Hope is on a bet with Edward Arnold, Glenn Anders, and Leif Erickson to tell Nothing But The Truth from 4 pm. to 4 pm. It's a little sticky though because Hope didn't bet with his money, he bet with Paulette Goddard's and Goddard is Arnold's niece. To make sure Hope hews to the truth, the three men stick to him like flypaper, even as they're all invited to spend time on Clarence Kolb's yacht.

    The bulk of the film takes place on the yacht and I imagine it was the same on stage. Glenn Anders's wife Rose Hobart is there and so is his mistress Helen Vinson which gives him a scary moment or two. All in all it's rather impossible to describe the proceedings, but the lines and situations come out of nowhere.

    Funniest performance in the film for me is visiting psychiatrist Leon Belasco who catches Hope in a few compromising positions and is ready and willing to offer his services to what will be a fascinating patient.

    But the whole cast does well and Paramount did well by the box office with Nothing But The Truth. It holds up very well today and could even use a remake. I can see Steve Martin doing a modern version.
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    • Release date
      • November 28, 1943 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nothing But the Truth
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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