Tag Archives: The Awful Truth

Anatomy of Two Pratfalls: Cary Grant and Elvis Presley

Posted on March 20, 2012 by sheila

Both men were superb athletes in their primes, and both had “funny bones”. It was difficult for these men to suppress their comedic impulses. Cary Grant did so completely in Notorious, one of the reasons why his performance is still … Continue reading →

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“Me Jujitsu Too!”

Posted on August 27, 2010 by sheila

In a movie full of great scenes, the scene that starts this clip is my favorite. First, we have Cary Grant’s confrontation with the butler at the door. He wants to go in, the butler will not let him. Cary … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach day: “Me jujitsu too!”

Posted on January 18, 2008 by sheila

The Awful Truth has been described as a “tuning fork” for other comedies, and it’s obvious why. The tone of this film is so light, so crazed, so assured – the laughs come like clockwork – you know you are … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach day: The Awful Truth

Posted on January 18, 2008 by sheila

Sylvia Scarlett was the first inkling of the success that was to come – but the movie itself was a flop. The Awful Truth was an enormous success and it made Cary Grant a huge star.

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Cary Grant’s “Innate Intelligence”

Posted on January 1, 2008 by sheila

Fantastic essay on Cary Grant. A couple excerpts – although the whole thing is a must-read. I loved this observation:

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Lucy’s Singing Recital in Awful Truth

Posted on October 13, 2006 by sheila

It’s raining right now. I was out on the balcony with palm trees whispering overhead, drinking coffee, and rain started falling, a cool chill rain. There was blue sky over towards the ocean, but grey directly overhead. The weather here … Continue reading →

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Grant/Dunne

Posted on August 8, 2006 by sheila

They starred in three films together – The Awful Truth, My Favorite Wife, and Penny Serenade. He always said, reluctantly because he didn’t want to hurt his other leading ladies’ feelings, that she was his favorite leading lady. Apparently he … Continue reading →

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The “Tuning Fork” of The Awful Truth

Posted on January 18, 2006 by sheila

The Awful Truth has been described as a “tuning fork” for other comedies, and it’s obvious why. The tone of this film is so light, so crazed, so assured – the laughs come like clockwork – you know you are … Continue reading →

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Garson Kanin on Cary Grant: “He Worked Very Hard.”

Posted on January 18, 2006 by sheila

From Evenings With Cary Grant: Recollections in His Own Words and by Those Who Knew Him Best: Sylvia Scarlett was the first inkling of the success that was to come but the movie itself was a flop. The Awful Truth … Continue reading →

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Irene Dunne: Laughing While Singing

Posted on August 23, 2005 by sheila

I’m posting this for my dear friend Kate – who had not seen the wonderful Awful Truth until recently. I was so excited for her to experience it. I told her when I was in Chicago that she reminds me … Continue reading →

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