The Awful Truth (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

The Awful Truth (The Criterion Collection) is a DVD edition of Leo McCarey's screwball comedy starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Its listed extras include a 4K digital restoration, interviews, an archival radio adaptation and an essay, making this edition especially suited to classic-film fans interested in context as well as the film.

At a glance

A screwball comedy about a divorcing couple who continue to interfere in each other's romantic lives.
The listing describes the edition as including a new 4K digital restoration and a video essay on Cary Grant's performance.
Extras listed include an interview about director Leo McCarey, an illustrated Irene Dunne audio interview, a 1939 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation and an essay.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed supplemental material offers several ways to explore the film's director, performers and radio adaptation.
A single-disc DVD is a straightforward choice for viewers seeking this film in DVD format.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	NTSC
Disc count	1
Language	English
Color	Color
Runtime	1 hour and 31 minutes

Credits and release
Director	Leo McCarey
Contributors	Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Leo McCarey
Actors	Cary Grant, Irene Dunne
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	April 17, 2018

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of Cary Grant, Irene Dunne and classic screwball comedy.
DVD collectors interested in Criterion supplements and film commentary.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD disc, since this listing identifies the product as a DVD.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 342 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the film as a classic comedy and particularly praises Cary Grant and Irene Dunne's performances. Comments also speak positively about its appearance and picture quality. That response may interest buyers weighing this edition as a classic-film watch, though the listing's Color specification does not match a customer description of a black-and-white presentation, so the precise visual presentation is worth confirming.

Positive themes

Customers praise the comedy and the performances of Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
Customer comments are positive about the film's appearance and picture quality.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a DVD in NTSC format, with one disc.

What bonus features are listed?

The description lists a 4K digital restoration, an interview about Leo McCarey, a video essay on Cary Grant, an illustrated Irene Dunne audio interview, a 1939 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation and an essay.

Who stars in The Awful Truth?

The listed actors are Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Leo McCarey is listed as director.