The Awful Truth is a classic 1937 movie starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. They team up in this comedy as husband and wife, about to get a divorce that neither of them really wants. Because the awful truth is that they still love each other. As they both begin dating prospective new mates, they interfere in each other’s plans to finalize the divorce and remarry. (‘cuz you know, they still love each other)The movie was nominated for best picture.
This is a comedy, with a similar feel to the movie, My favorite Wife. In this clip, Irene Dunne is dancing with the “new guy” — who is from Oklahoma:
The Awful Truth (1937)
Directed by Leo McCarey
Shown from left: Irene Dunne (as Lucy Warriner), Asta (as Mr. Smith), Cary Grant (as Jerry Warriner)
THE AWFUL TRUTH, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Irene Dunne, 1937
