Question 1

What surprising improvisational moment involving Irene Dunne stayed in the film?

Accepted Answer

Irene Dunne was told to say "Never could do that" when she couldn't perform a burlesque bump during her musical number, and the line remained in the final cut.

Question 2

Why was Cary Grant initially unhappy during production of The Awful Truth?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant was so convinced the film wasn't working that he begged to be released during production, though it ultimately became a big hit.

Question 3

What unusual working method did director Leo McCarey use with Ralph Bellamy?

Accepted Answer

Ralph Bellamy was told to show up for filming with no script, dialogue, or hint about his scene, finding only Irene Dunne at a piano on set.

Question 4

How did Cary Grant's improvisational skills affect his co-stars?

Accepted Answer

Cary Grant ad-libbed with such speed and composure that his co-stars often broke character during scenes.

Question 5

What real-life behavior from the dog playing Mr. Smith made it into the film?

Accepted Answer

The dog playing Mr. Smith, originally named Skippy, snapped and growled at Cary Grant in a scene, continuing its notorious tendency to bite actors.

The Awful Truth

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