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Skippy also made a hit as "Mr. Smith" in the 1937 film The Awful Truth, in which his character was the subject of a custody dispute between characters portrayed by Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. (In a gaffe, Cary Grant wrestles and plays with "Mr. Smith" but can be heard distinctly calling him "Skippy".)
Aug 17, 2018 · Following the Thin Man movies, Skippy was cast in the 1937 screwball comedy The Awful Truth, as “Mr. Smith,” the subject of a nasty custody dispute between Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. (Listen closely, during a playful scene between the pooch and his co-star Grant, and you’ll catch a delightful slip-up from Grant, who calls the dog by his ...
The Awful Truth is a 1937 American screwball comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, and starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. ... with Lucy winning custody of their dog ...
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The dog playing Mr. Smith, originally named Skippy, was most popular for its role in The Thin Man (1934) and its sequels as Asta. On those movie sets, he was notorious for trying to bite the actors. Even in this film, there's a scene where Cary Grant is trying to play with the dog, and the dog very obviously snaps and growls at him.
With Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Alexander D'Arcy. A married couple file an amicable divorce, but find it harder to let go of each other than they initially thought.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Leo McCarey
- 1937-10-21
Oct 30, 2009 · A memorable scene in The Awful Truth comes when the couple's dog is dragged into court and ordered by the judge to choose who he wants to live with-Grant or Dunne. Both claim to have spotted him first in the pet store.
1h 31m1937. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A divorced couple keeps getting mixed up in each other's love lives. Cast & Crew. Read More. Leo Mccarey. Director. Irene Dunne. Lucy Warriner. Cary Grant. Jerry Warriner. Ralph Bellamy. Daniel Leeson.
