Review of The Awful Truth (1937) by Mariah A — 17 Feb 2006

Yeh Cary Grant is an absolute genius, this film had me cracking up in all the right places.

This review of The Awful Truth (1937) was written by Mariah A on 17 Feb 2006.

The Awful Truth has generally received very positive reviews.

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