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Tag Archives: The Awful Truth
Anatomy of Two Pratfalls: Cary Grant and Elvis Presley
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!”
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
Archie Leach day: “Me jujitsu too!”
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
Archie Leach day: The Awful Truth
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”
Fantastic essay on Cary Grant. A couple excerpts – although the whole thing is a must-read. I loved this observation:
Lucy’s Singing Recital in Awful Truth
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
Grant/Dunne
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
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
Garson Kanin on Cary Grant: “He Worked Very Hard.”
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
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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Tagged Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Leo McCarey, Ralph Bellamy, The Awful Truth
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