Lucy (Irene Dunne) and Jerry Warriner (Cary Grant) are a married couple who each suspect the other of having an affair. They decide to get a divorce, with Lucy receiving custody of their dog, Mr. Smith. When Jerry later comes to Lucy's apartment to visit with Mr. Smith, he sees Lucy with another man and becomes determined to sabotage the relationship -- which prompts Lucy to do the same for Jerry when opportunity arises! Lucy and Jerry realize they still truly love one another, but can they reconcile before the divorce becomes final?
Thoughts:
Not only is The Awful Truth one of my favorite-ever films, but it's also the ideal example of sophisticated and witty screwball comedy.
The story is just packed with incredibly hilarious and well-orchestrated situations -- Lucy and Jerry's custody argument over Mr. Smith, Jerry's bursting into Lucy's recital, the fabulous farce of too many men at Lucy's apartment, Lucy's performance as Jerry's 'sister.'
Irene and Cary are absolutely perfect -- both so marvelously talented at comedy or drama, and of course so charismatic and attractive together. This is my favorite film of theirs, and I wish they'd done more!
Special mention must also be made for awesome canine actor Skippy, who played Mr. Smith, and has some great scenes of his own -- including goofing around with Jerry at Lucy's apartment, and later when he gets another man's hat during 'hide and seek.'
Very highly recommended; The Awful Truth is really a must-see film!
Rating:
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I loved this movie as well. Cary and Irene together are hilarious and I loved their little dog Mr Smith. I always wondered whether the same dog played Asta in The Thin Man movies, but i never found out it that is true.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment, Emma! Irene and Cary are definitely one of my favorite on-screen couples.
DeleteSkippy played Asta in the first two "Thin Man" movies, and had several other roles, including George in "Bringing Up Baby," before retiring in 1939.
great screwball gem. Grant and Dunne had really great chemistry, both were cheeky yet sophisticated at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree! No matter what comedic situations their characters get into, I love how Cary is always still a gentleman, and Irene forever remains a classy lady.
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One of my favs too! Irene Dune is so fresh and funny, and Grant's facial expressions are priceless! I love the two of them together. I just adore this film so much, really!
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly a great film to adore! I will always be awed by how wonderful Cary and Irene are together.
Delete(And I love the facial expressions, too!)
Thank you for commenting, Sofia!