
Lux Radio Theatre - The Awful Truth
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Narrator
Welcome to Hollywood. The armed forces radio and television service brings you the hollywood radio theater. Starring cary grant and irene dunn in the awful truth. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. Irving cummings.
Producer Irving Cummings
Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight we present another of our 20 greats, the awful Truth. Not only was this Columbia Pictures screen hit one of the funniest comedies of all time, but it brought together two of Hollywood's greatest comedians. Our stars, Cary Grant and Irene Dunn. Now act one of the Awful Truth. Starring Irene Dunn as Lucy and Cary Grant as Jerry. The sun lamp room of a midtown Manhattan athletic club. Hank, the attendant is piling towels on a shelf as a young man in gym trunks makes a hurried entrance. He's Jerry Warriner, tall, well built and healthy. But just now there's a sharp contrast between his decided pallor and the two dark, magnificent circles under his eyes.
Jerry Warriner
Morning, Mr. Warner. How high this morning? How do I look? Well, you look a little.
Producer Irving Cummings
Yeah, yeah.
Jerry Warriner
Never mind, Hank. Just turn on that sun lamp and give her all she's got.
Narrator
About 15 minutes on each side is all I'd recommend.
Jerry Warriner
Mr. Warner. Fifteen minutes, nothing. I've got to get a deep Florida tan. If it takes all afternoon, give it the juice. Well, okay. Attaboy. Now don't forget to turn me over when I'm done. Aye, a jury. Oh, hello Frank. Heard you were in here. How about a little game of scorch? Oh, sorry Frank, no time. Say, you're awfully white skinned for a guy who just spent two weeks in Florida. You know, that's what I thought too.
Narrator
Could it be you didn't go?
Producer Irving Cummings
Ha.
Jerry Warriner
Don't let an idea like that get around. Ah, I see. Pulling a fast one on the little wife, huh? What was it, a poker trip? Well, you know, a fella's got to bust out once in a while, assert his independence. Well, how would you like it if Lucy pulled a stud like that on you? Why should I mind? A person doesn't have to stop being an individual just because she gets married.
Narrator
Maybe.
Jerry Warriner
Hey, how about coming over to my house for breakfast? We were out a little late last night and some of the gang are stopping by. I've got a much better idea. Tell everyone to come to my place. Lucy can fix some breakfast for us and maybe later we can sneak away and have a game of golf. What do you say you talk me into it? I'll see you later. Here we are. Come on in, everyone. The joint is yours.
Lucy Warriner
Jerry, that sunburn, why, you're positively vermilion.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, wait till Lucy sees what Florida did for you. Yeah, where is he? You Lucy. Surprise.
Dan Leeson
Oh, hello, dog of mine.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, how you been? Hey, where's Mama? Where is she? Smithy.
Lucy Warriner
Welcome back, Mr. Warner.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, hello, Celeste. Will you tell Mrs. Warner I'm here? Yes, ma'. Am.
Lucy Warriner
I'm sorry, sir, Mrs. Warner's not at home.
Jerry Warriner
She's not home? Where did she go?
Lucy Warriner
I. Well, I don't know, sir.
Jerry Warriner
When did she leave?
Lucy Warriner
I'm not sure, sir. I think last night.
Jerry Warriner
You mean she hasn't been home since? Oh. Oh, well, okay, never mind. Now what's the matter, Jerry? No welcoming arms to greet you this trip? Well, Lucy probably ran up to her Aunt Patsy's cabin in the mountains. She always does if she gets lonely.
Lucy Warriner
Suppose her Aunt Patsy wasn't home?
Jerry Warriner
Oh, that's very funny. Seriously, I wish Lucy would go out and get some fun for herself now and then. That's the trouble with marriage. People. People are always imagining things and the next thing you know they end up in a divorce court.
Narrator
The broad minded man from Miami.
Jerry Warriner
Well, now, if you think you're going to get a chance to prove my broad mindedness, you're crazy. She's up at her Aunt Patsy's cabin and I'll bet on it.
Lucy Warriner
Hello, everybody.
Jerry Warriner
Up at Aunt Patsy's cabin, huh? There's Aunt Patsy now. Yeah. Well, hello, Patsy. How did you get here?
Aunt Patsy
By invitation. Lucy invited me yesterday on the phone. Say, where is Lucy?
Jerry Warriner
That, it seems, is a $64 question.
Lucy Warriner
Hello. Hello, everyone.
Jerry Warriner
Hello, Lucy. Jerry.
Lucy Warriner
Jerry. D. Darling.
Jerry Warriner
Hello, darling. It's good to see you. What are you.
Lucy Warriner
You just look marvelous. Oh, oh, I nearly forgot. Arma Armand. Come on in and meet Everybody, Armand's the best music teacher a woman ever had.
Jerry Warriner
Thank you, my dear.
Lucy Warriner
Derek, you know Armand, the Val. Of course.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah, sure. How are you?
Lucy Warriner
Everybody else, this is Armand.
Jerry Warriner
How do you do? How you doing?
Lucy Warriner
I guess we look a little silly in evening clothes, but we had an awful night. You see, Almond's car broke down. Oh, well, a million miles from nowhere. And he had to park me in a farmhouse. And then he had to hike back to the nearest town to get them to tow the car. And then he had to stay at the garage all night. And then he picked me up this morning, brought me home. Oh, it was dreadful. We were coming home from a party.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, you are the loveliest human being there.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, thank you, Alma. Terry, dear, you do understand, don't you?
Jerry Warriner
Oh, yes, sure, sure. Of course, Mr. Warringer, you have the Continental mind. Yes, that's it. I have a Continental mind. Will you have an eggnog?
Lucy Warriner
Lucy, dear? So sorry, but I have to run. So soon?
Jerry Warriner
What's the hurry? The party hasn't even started yet. Oh, yeah, sure, we know, but you probably want to talk to Lucy.
Producer Irving Cummings
Come on.
Narrator
People give you all a hitch.
Jerry Warriner
Well, Mr. Louvel, why don't you let Frank give you a hitch? Well, I wanted to explain. You see, Mr. Warringer, the next time I take your wife out, I hope. I hope you buy a new car, or else I'll loan you mine. Are you hungry? Why, yes, thank you. I am. Well, why don't you run out and get yourself some breakfast? Mr. Warringer, what have I done? That's what I'm going to find out.
Lucy Warriner
Look, Jerry, you don't believe.
Jerry Warriner
We'll discuss this in private, Please. Very well. Perhaps that. That is best. Lucy, will I see you soon?
Lucy Warriner
Of course, Alma.
Jerry Warriner
Thank you for everything, Lucy. And, Mr. Warringer, I think you must be out of your Continental mind.
Lucy Warriner
Well, that was pretty funny. Is that. I mean, what he said?
Jerry Warriner
Very funny.
Lucy Warriner
Well, he's gone now. You can speak freely, darling.
Jerry Warriner
Well, Lucy, what have you got to say for yourself? That's funny, too.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I. I knew you'd say that, so I. I'm prepared to answer.
Jerry Warriner
I bet you are.
Lucy Warriner
Armand was invited to the party by a young man whose sister is a pupil of Armand. Armand invited me to go along. I went because, believe it or not, I was lonely.
Jerry Warriner
And then the car broke down.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, his car is very old.
Jerry Warriner
So is this story.
Lucy Warriner
Do you wish me to go on?
Jerry Warriner
Sure, let's have a.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I stayed at the farmhouse, as I said. I slept badly because of insufficient blankets twice during the night I coughed. Let me see. Was there anything else?
Jerry Warriner
Now, look, Lucy. Now, this situation isn't as amusing as you seem to think it is. Now, if you had the sense to see it, you'd know that our marriage is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Or perhaps you have no sentiment left for me. Look, here on the table, there's a letter I wrote you from Florida. You didn't even open it.
Lucy Warriner
Why, it's enough to destroy one's faith, isn't it?
Jerry Warriner
I haven't any faith left in anyone.
Lucy Warriner
Not even that conscientious soul at Miami Beach. The one who followed your direction so nicely and mailed me a letter every day.
Jerry Warriner
Well, what are you talking about?
Lucy Warriner
Darling, I don't like to be unpleasant, but you weren't in Florida.
Jerry Warriner
Don't you.
Lucy Warriner
You weren't in Florida. And you weren't in Montreal that time you said you were going there. Once you even had letters mailed from the wrong place. Dear Lucy, Charleston is such a quaint city.
Jerry Warriner
Well, it is.
Lucy Warriner
The quaint thing about Charleston was the postmark was Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Jerry Warriner
Now, wait a minute. Now, don't try to justify your behavior by insinuating things about me.
Lucy Warriner
I haven't any behavior to justify. I've just been unlucky, that's all. Look, you came home and caught me in the truth. And it seems there's nothing less logical than the truth.
Jerry Warriner
A philosopher.
Lucy Warriner
You don't believe me?
Jerry Warriner
How can I believe you?
Lucy Warriner
Listen, Jerry, don't you see that there can't be any doubt in marriage? The whole thing is built on faith. And if you've lost that, you've lost everything.
Jerry Warriner
I suppose when that is gone, the marriage is washed up, isn't it?
Lucy Warriner
Do you mean that?
Jerry Warriner
Sure.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I guess that settles it.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I guess it does. And let me tell you something.
Lucy Warriner
Listen. Let me tell you something. I wouldn't go on living with you if you were dipped in platinum. So go on. Divorce me.
Jerry Warriner
Divorce you? Are you crazy? Do you think I want people to think you preferred that. That music lover to me?
Lucy Warriner
All right, then, I'll divorce you. That's customary, anyway. Has something to do with a husband being a gentleman.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, no. Now, never mind the gentleman stuff. Just get going on it.
Lucy Warriner
I'll call my lawyer right now. By the way, darling, what's the most convenient day for you to be divorced?
Jerry Warriner
And in the case of Warner vs Warriner, the court grants an interlocutory decree
Narrator
of divorce to the plaintiff, Lucy Warner.
Jerry Warriner
The divorce, if not further contested, Will become final in 90 days from this date.
Producer Irving Cummings
That will be all.
Jerry Warriner
Your Honor, there is one matter still unsettled. According to my client, Mr. Warner, it is a matter of. It's a matter of Mr. Smith.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, you, Honor. Mr. Smith.
Narrator
Who is Mr. Smith?
Jerry Warriner
Mr. Smith is.
Narrator
He's their dog.
Jerry Warriner
No, no, no. Mr. Smith is my dog.
Lucy Warriner
He's mine.
Jerry Warriner
He is not silent. But Mr. Smith belongs to me. And she's got it. I told you to keep quiet.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, ignore him. Your Honor, I told you he was impossible to get along with.
Dan Leeson
Quiet.
Narrator
Now, let's have the facts.
Jerry Warriner
The animal at present is in Mrs. Warner's possession. Mr. Warner wishes to have him because. Because he's mine.
Lucy Warriner
He is not.
Jerry Warriner
He is silent.
Lucy Warriner
He is mine.
Jerry Warriner
Silence. This seems to be a custody case. And in custody cases, we frequently permit the final decision to rest for the. The dog. Bailiff, have the dog brought in. Custody of the dog will depend on his own desire. And let me warn you, neither of you must use any false means of influencing the animal's decision. Unfasten the dog, please. Now, you may each call the dog.
Lucy Warriner
Come on, Mrs. Smith. Well, Mr. Smith came to me, you, Honor.
Jerry Warriner
Custody of the dog is awarded to Mrs. Warren. I object.
Dan Leeson
Silence.
Narrator
Court's adjourned.
Lucy Warriner
Good day. Your Honor.
Jerry Warriner
Now, you wait a minute. Come back here, you.
Lucy Warriner
You mean me?
Jerry Warriner
Yes. What's that Mr. Smith has in his mouth?
Lucy Warriner
Why, it looks like his favorite rubber bone.
Jerry Warriner
Where did he get it? Where did he get it?
Lucy Warriner
Well, how would I know?
Jerry Warriner
You hid that bone under your handbag and he smelled it. You're not going to get him away from me like this.
Lucy Warriner
Get him. Well, I've got him, darling. Bye. Oh, rain, rain, rain. Look at that. Why, Aunt Patsy, is it doing anything besides falling?
Aunt Patsy
You know, if I'd known we were going to be buried side by side, I'd never have consented to take an apartment with you.
Lucy Warriner
But I needed you. You know the period of readjustment that comes in the wake of a divorce.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, readjustment, my foot. That's just another word for moping around. We could at least go somewhere where
Lucy Warriner
there's a little life. Well, we can't go out without escort, so that's that.
Aunt Patsy
Ma', am. I don't need an escort to go down to the lobby. I'm going down to the newsstand and see Joe. He may be funny looking, but he's a man. And maybe he knocks off early.
Lucy Warriner
Aunt Patsy, you would. I wouldn't, huh?
Aunt Patsy
You're talking to a desperate woman. Oh, well, I Guess I've read pretty nearly everything here, Joe.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, gee, I'm sorry, ma'.
Dan Leeson
Am.
Aunt Patsy
Yeah, too bad they stopped printing zippy stories.
Dan Leeson
Yes, ma'.
Lucy Warriner
Am.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, that's what my wife says.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, your wife? Well, that settles that.
Dan Leeson
Oh, pardon me. Did that copy come in of the Tulsa, Oklahoma Bugle?
Jerry Warriner
Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Leon. I guess maybe there's something wrong with the mail.
Dan Leeson
Oh, that's too bad. Looks like I won't find out how
Narrator
we did the rodeo.
Dan Leeson
Oh, how do, ma'? Am?
Aunt Patsy
Well, how do you do?
Dan Leeson
I hope you don't think I'm fresh.
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Dan Leeson
My name's dan Leeson, room 1214. Ma and I seen you coming in and going out sometime.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, we've noticed you too.
Narrator
You did?
Lucy Warriner
Uh huh.
Jerry Warriner
Well.
Dan Leeson
Say, who is that beautiful girl who's with you sometime? She got a dog? Oh, she's beautiful.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, that's my niece, Lucy. She's just a little homebody.
Narrator
No.
Aunt Patsy
Yes.
Dan Leeson
Say, I wonder if you'd do me a favor.
Aunt Patsy
Why, of course, Mr. Leeson. What is it?
Dan Leeson
Well, you see, I'm a stranger in town here, and Ma and I don't know any folks, so I thought.
Aunt Patsy
Go right in, Mr. Leeson.
Dan Leeson
Oh, thank you.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, I think it's just wonderful that we met this way. Oh, Lucy, dear, may I present Mr. Leeson? Mr. Leeson, this is my niece. You are so anxious to meet. Her name is Lucy Warriner.
Lucy Warriner
How do you do?
Dan Leeson
How do you do, ma'?
Producer Irving Cummings
Am?
Aunt Patsy
Mr. Leeson's from Oklahoma, Lucy. And he'd take it as being right neighborly of us if we'd show him some of the bright spots.
Lucy Warriner
Well, it's raining rather hard.
Aunt Patsy
Mr. Leeson lives right across the hall with his mother. Isn't that what you said? With your mother?
Dan Leeson
Yeah, yeah, with Ma. We're here on a visit. You see, I'm an oil, you know.
Aunt Patsy
Marinated, so to speak.
Dan Leeson
That's a good one. I gotta remember to tell that to Ma.
Lucy Warriner
I'm sure she'd adore it.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah.
Aunt Patsy
Well, tell us all about Oklahoma, Mr. Leeson.
Dan Leeson
Well, we all think Oklahoma's pretty darn swell.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, there's the door.
Aunt Patsy
Excuse me. I'll get it.
Dan Leeson
Like I was saying, saying Oklahoma's pretty darn swell.
Jerry Warriner
Well, hello, Aunt Patsy.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, what, Jerry. Oh, dear.
Jerry Warriner
Well, how's the old girl? How are you standing the rainy weather?
Aunt Patsy
Oh, we never let an occasional drip bother us. Right.
Jerry Warriner
Well, thanks, Patrick. Oh, dear me. You've got company, huh? Well, well, well. Hello, Lucy.
Lucy Warriner
Hello. What do you want?
Jerry Warriner
Read this little legal document. I guess that'll explain better than I could.
Lucy Warriner
What is this?
Jerry Warriner
Well, it's a writ. That's what it is, a writ. The court just ruled that I am permitted to see my dog for two hours a week. I am permitted to take Mr. Smith walking or riding or motorboating. Aquaplaning. No, no, no. Not aquaplaning. That's too dangerous. The order reads that I can visit with him and entertain him in any form or manner that does not endanger life or live. That would rule out aquaplaning, you see?
Lucy Warriner
So I suppose you've come to take
Jerry Warriner
him bicycling in this weather? Are you crazy? Why, he catches death of cold. Where is Mr. Smith?
Aunt Patsy
Oh, I'll get him.
Dan Leeson
Ms. Warner, maybe I better leave.
Lucy Warriner
I'm sorry, Mr. Leeson, this is my husband.
Dan Leeson
Oh, I mean.
Lucy Warriner
Oh. Oh, he's only my husband for another 60 days.
Jerry Warriner
59. Well, how are you, Mr. Leeson?
Dan Leeson
Howdy. I'm glad to know you.
Jerry Warriner
Excuse me. What did you say?
Dan Leeson
I said I'm glad to know you.
Jerry Warriner
Well, how can you be glad to know me? I know how I'd feel if I was sitting with a girl and her husband walked in.
Lucy Warriner
I'll bet you do.
Jerry Warriner
What's that supposed to mean?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, nothing. Jerry, why don't you go and play with the dog?
Jerry Warriner
Why, sure. Where is it? Hey, Mr. Smith,
Lucy Warriner
you were telling us about Oklahoma, Mr. Leeson.
Dan Leeson
Oh, yes. Well, you see, I'm. I'm really a man of many interests
Jerry Warriner
out there, Ms. Warner.
Dan Leeson
Oil is my main business. Of course, I can't complain about that. It's treated me real.
Lucy Warriner
Jerry, you broke my lair.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, it's nothing. I'll get you a new one.
Dan Leeson
As I was saying, Ms. Warner, I got a big ranch just outside of town, Tulsa, you know. And I got just about it.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, Jerry, do you have to play that game?
Jerry Warriner
You know any other ones?
Lucy Warriner
Yes.
Aunt Patsy
Go get his rubber bone for him. He loves that bone.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, sure, the bone. I remember. Where is that?
Lucy Warriner
In the closet. Right here.
Jerry Warriner
In here?
Aunt Patsy
That's right.
Jerry Warriner
I can't find it.
Lucy Warriner
Just keep looking.
Jerry Warriner
Hey. Hey, what is this? You lock the door on me.
Lucy Warriner
Patsy, what are you doing?
Aunt Patsy
Lucy, dear, why don't you just run? Run along with Mr. Le.
Dan Leeson
Say, is there anything wrong?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, no, no.
Aunt Patsy
It's just a game Mr. Warren has with the dog.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, I see, Mr. Leeson. Come on, let's go.
Dan Leeson
Swell.
Lucy Warriner
Good night, Aunt Patsy. I hope you know what you're doing.
Aunt Patsy
Good night, dear.
Dan Leeson
Good night.
Lucy Warriner
Good night.
Jerry Warriner
I'll break the door down if you don't let me.
Lucy Warriner
Just a minute. Just a minute.
Aunt Patsy
Come on out, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Now, where is she? Where did she go? Who are you trying to cook up? Something between my wife and Buffalo Bill.
Aunt Patsy
Your wife?
Jerry Warriner
She's still my wife of 50, 60, whatever it is.
Aunt Patsy
Yes, 59.
Jerry Warriner
But she's still my wife.
Aunt Patsy
Yes. What are you gonna do about it?
Jerry Warriner
You stick around and watch. I've got some rights around here to
Aunt Patsy
entertain Mr. Smith in any form or manner.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, shut up.
Narrator
We only have the second act of the awful truth in a moment. You know, with our servicemen stationed in so many countries around the world, they have a wonderful opportunity to observe the customs and traditions of other people. They're finding out that these customs aren't so strange after all. For instance, in many countries, what is known as puberty rites still exist. These are celebrations, sometimes accompanied by singing and dancing, of a child growing up. Before he takes his place among the adults, he may be required to show his courage, his knowledge of the history and customs of his people, his ability to be a good member of that group. Among some primitive groups, this may even include physical torture of one sort or another. Well, this might sound strange, but as our servicemen have observed, it has its counterpart in our own life. The initiation ceremonies of high school or college fraternities, the coming out parties of debutantes, the bar mitzvah among members of the Jewish faith, these are all examples of the same thing. Actually, the mental and physical examinations that a young man takes before he puts on the uniform of his country are merely scientific tests to ensure the same thing, to see if he's qualified to take his place among others. And this is true about customs and traditions of all countries. The way of doing things may be different, but the ideals are the same. Our servicemen are helping to maintain goodwill by observing these customs, by learning about them and honoring them. This, after all, is one of our traditions, to let the other fellow have the same rights and privileges that we want for ourselves. Now, our producer, Mr. Cummings.
Producer Irving Cummings
Act two of the awful Truth. Starring Cary Grant as Jerry and Irene Dunn as Lucy. It's morning, a few weeks after Jerry's hectic visit. Across the breakfast table in their lonely apartment, Aunt Patsy is looking at her niece with an expression of growing amazement.
Aunt Patsy
What did you say, Lucy?
Lucy Warriner
I said, of course I like Dan Leeson. Why shouldn't I? He's sweet and thoughtful. Patsy, you should be the last one to object. You introduced him to me.
Aunt Patsy
Well, only because he was a man who could take us out. Now, I didn't expect you to get
Lucy Warriner
silly about him, but is it silly to like a man who's sane and considerate, or. I was married to one of those gay romantic types and one is enough.
Aunt Patsy
Your toast is burning.
Lucy Warriner
I tell you, I'm serious about Dan Leeson. He's a fine person. I like him. I like him very much. I'm all through with Jerry. Doesn't mean a thing to me. I don't love him. And what's more, I probably never did. I hate Jerry Warner, and I like Dan Leeson very, very much. And I hope he's just mad about me because I think he's the finest man I ever met. Lucy, I know my toast is burning. Well, honest to goodness, Mr. Warrener, I think it's simply wonderful of y' all to come here just to hear a
Aunt Patsy
little old me sing.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, yeah, sure, Mr. Warriner. You're awful sweet and all that, but, you know, you always seem to have your mind on something else. Or maybe it's someone else. Am I right, sugar pie?
Jerry Warriner
Oh, well, you know how it is. I'm in love with love. In the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to what he's been thinking about all winter. Say, how long have you been talking like Amos Nandy?
Lucy Warriner
For a long time. It helps me in my work. Well, shut my mouth. Who is that gorgeous looking creature just coming in where?
Jerry Warriner
Oh, well, you've heard that old gag about who was that lady I saw you with?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, you mean that's no lady. That's your wife?
Jerry Warriner
Uhuh. That's my wife.
Dan Leeson
I guess this our table over here. Lucy, sit down.
Jerry Warriner
Come on over and meet her.
Lucy Warriner
All right.
Jerry Warriner
Well, well. Hello.
Aunt Patsy
Hello. Hello.
Jerry Warriner
Well, this is Ms. Dixie Belle. And this is Mrs. Warner. And this is Mr. Leeson, the gentleman Mrs. Warner's going. Going to marry.
Lucy Warriner
I'm mighty proud to meet you.
Jerry Warriner
Now, you're sure we're not intruding?
Dan Leeson
What do you mean?
Jerry Warriner
Well, wouldn't you like us to have a drink? Well, thanks, Dan, I will. Oh.
Dan Leeson
Oh, why yeah, sure, of course.
Jerry Warriner
Sit down, Dixon. Thank you. Ah, my, isn't this cozy. So. So you two are going to be married. Well, I was glad when I heard that. I said to myself, that Lisa's just the man for Lucy. And then I said to myself, he's
Lucy Warriner
always talking to himself. It's a charming place, don't you think,
Aunt Patsy
Miss A Dixie Belly.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I'm so glad, because I kind
Aunt Patsy
of feel like the place is mine.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, you come here often? Oh, I work here. Didn't you all know that? Oh, no.
Dan Leeson
Say, you're from the south, aren't you?
Lucy Warriner
Oh. Oh, isn't he just a cleverest yet? How'd you only ever guess that, Mr. Man?
Dan Leeson
I don't know. Just a shot in the dark.
Jerry Warriner
Well, you see, Dixie Belle Lee isn't her real name. No, no, no, no. She. She changed it because her family objected to her going into show business. Isn't that right?
Aunt Patsy
That's right.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, well, I guess I'd better go now and get ready. Can you all stay to see my ex? Well, of course we'll stay.
Dan Leeson
Why, nothing could drag us away.
Aunt Patsy
See you later, honey.
Jerry Warriner
I'll be here, dumpling.
Lucy Warriner
She seems like a nice girl, James.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, she is. Wait until you hear her sing. A Golden Throat. That's why I keep coming here all the time, just to listen to her.
Lucy Warriner
How faithful of you.
Dan Leeson
Does she really sing awful good?
Jerry Warriner
Well, yeah, but I don't think her singing's up to Lucy's. But Dixie has a sort of elfin charm. Je ne sais quoi, if you know what I mean.
Lucy Warriner
Dan. Dear Dixie, don't you think you ought to ask Jerry about it now?
Producer Irving Cummings
What?
Narrator
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah.
Jerry Warriner
About what?
Lucy Warriner
About our mine, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
What mine?
Lucy Warriner
You know, our coal mine. I was telling Mr. Leeson how badly it was doing and he thought maybe he could do better with it.
Dan Leeson
Yeah, that's right. I'd like to gamble on it, Mr. Warner. I'm pretty lucky. You know what they call me out west?
Jerry Warriner
No, but I can guess.
Dan Leeson
How about us having a conference in my apartment tomorrow?
Jerry Warriner
I don't know. I'll have to think about it.
Narrator
And now, ladies and gentlemen, it's with
Jerry Warriner
great pleasure that I present that great little artiste, Miss Dixie Belle Lee. Here she comes. Isn't she pretty?
Dan Leeson
Oh, she sure is.
Lucy Warriner
Costume's a little short, unless she does a tank act.
Jerry Warriner
Now listen to this.
Lucy Warriner
Put another call in in that nickelodeon. All I want is love
Aunt Patsy
oh, I
Lucy Warriner
do anything for you. Is that what you mean by Elfin John?
Jerry Warriner
Not bad, huh?
Dan Leeson
They say she'd go great in Oklahoma, wouldn't she? Come on, honey.
Lucy Warriner
Dad, I don't feel well.
Narrator
What's the trouble, Lucy?
Lucy Warriner
Come on, take me home.
Dan Leeson
Oh, but, Lucy, we can't walk out right in the middle of Ms. Lee singing.
Jerry Warriner
Don't you like her, Lucy?
Lucy Warriner
I love her. Of course, I can see where it was easier for her to change her name than for a whole family to change theirs.
Dan Leeson
Well, if you want. Lucy, don't forget about tomorrow afternoon in my apartment. Mr. Warner, you know about the mine.
Jerry Warriner
I'll be there, Dan.
Lucy Warriner
Anything for you. Anything you want me to. All I want is. Is loving you and.
Dan Leeson
Sit down, Warner. I want to hear all about this coal mine.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah, well, I got all the records and history with me. By the way, Lucy, I searched all over for the report McCall made before we bought the mine, but I couldn't find it. You must have it.
Lucy Warriner
Well, perhaps I have.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah, well, when you get a chance, take a look through your stocking drawer. You know, Dan, she always hides important things in the top drawer of her dresser.
Dan Leeson
Oh, she does?
Jerry Warriner
Every legal paper we ever had, Smith. Even our marriage certificate.
Lucy Warriner
About the mine, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, yes, yes, the mind.
Lucy Warriner
Howdy, folks.
Jerry Warriner
Come on in, Ma.
Dan Leeson
Come on in. Sit down.
Lucy Warriner
Hello, Mrs. Leeson.
Jerry Warriner
Afternoon, Lucy.
Dan Leeson
I guess you don't know this feller here. He's Jerry Warner, Ma.
Jerry Warriner
Well, hello, Warner.
Lucy Warriner
You mean that. That he is.
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Dan Leeson
Yeah, that's right, Mo. He's a Warner.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, well, it's very funny seeing you here, Mr. Warner.
Jerry Warriner
Pretty funny seeing you, too.
Lucy Warriner
You know, I met some people today and they spoke about you and about Lucy. They knew you both before the divorce. Well, I imagine you run into dozens of people who did. They spoke very well of you, Mr. Warner. They said you were a real gentleman.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, well, you can't please everybody.
Lucy Warriner
They talked about Lucy, too. Really good not to be Forgotten by your old friend. You know, Lucy, I've heard your fine singing voice, but I never realized that you must have had a teacher. They tell me he's been teaching you for some time. And he's a very romantic type. I also heard that. Oh, well, never matter.
Dan Leeson
What's that?
Jerry Warriner
Look at this map. Lisa, about this new opening in the northern side of the mine. Here, let me show you the perspective.
Lucy Warriner
Gary, I think I ought to tell you that nobody's listening, huh?
Jerry Warriner
Well, what do you mean? What could possibly be more interesting than the Warriner mine?
Lucy Warriner
The Warrener divorced. The gal's name needs clearing.
Aunt Patsy
Partner.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, that's ridiculous. Is it really, Mrs. Leeson? So are you. I mean. No, no, no. Sit down.
Dan Leeson
There.
Jerry Warriner
Now, our divorce was one of those tragedies you read about in newspapers. A trusting woman and a worthless man. Lucy is above suspicion, always has been. She's as pure as the driven snow and as faithful as she is fair. I tell you, something wonderful went out of my life when I lost her.
Dan Leeson
I know just how you feel, Mr. Warner.
Jerry Warriner
How do you know? How can you know how I feel to have used up the best years of a woman's life? Well, folks, I'll be leaving now. Excuse me, ma'. Am. You're sitting on my prospectus. Oh, I'm sorry. Well, take good care of her, Dan, won't you? I'm sure you'll be happy out where the west begins. All three of you. Goodbye now. Huh?
Dan Leeson
Oh. Well, Ma, are you convinced about everything?
Lucy Warriner
Yeah, but what about the music teacher? Look, you two, I'll go and you can settle things for yourselves. Let me know how it comes out. Put a light in your window if it's yes and two of it's no. And if you can't make up your mind, just pull down the shade.
Aunt Patsy
But all I want to know is why is Armand Luval coming here?
Lucy Warriner
Because I sent for him.
Aunt Patsy
He ruined your last happy home and he'll bust the Oklahoma deal wide open.
Lucy Warriner
There isn't going to be any Oklahoma deal.
Aunt Patsy
Huh?
Lucy Warriner
I'm not going to marry Dan Leeson.
Aunt Patsy
Well, why not?
Lucy Warriner
Because I'm still in love with that crazy lunatic Jerry Warner. There's nothing I can do about it. Oh, answer the door, will you, Pat? Yes, all right, all right.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, good evening, Mr. Laval.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, good evening, Armand.
Lucy Warriner
Come in.
Jerry Warriner
Ah, thank you. I got you called. What is the trouble?
Lucy Warriner
Look, Armand, sit down.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, thank you.
Lucy Warriner
It's about Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, yes, your husband. He's a very funny man.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, he is. But I'm Convinced he still cares about me or he wouldn't do the funny things he does.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, but he does not care much about me.
Lucy Warriner
No, he doesn't. And that's just what I'm getting at. Armand, you know everything was all right that night. And. And I want you to convince him that everything was just as well. We said it was.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I'd be glad to.
Producer Irving Cummings
I'll go to him.
Announcer
Tell.
Jerry Warriner
Does he carry a gun?
Lucy Warriner
Now, you're not afraid of him?
Jerry Warriner
Of course not. But you know husband and.
Lucy Warriner
Look, Alma, he mustn't know that I've had anything to do with this.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, very well.
Lucy Warriner
And will you do it as soon as possible?
Jerry Warriner
Yes. Open up. My day to see Mr. Smith.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, it's Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
But this is much too soon.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, isn't it? Well. Well, do something.
Jerry Warriner
What shall I do?
Lucy Warriner
Well, you just can't stand. Go in the other room. Go on. Hurry, hurry.
Jerry Warriner
I do not care for this.
Lucy Warriner
All right, let him in. Patsy, dear.
Aunt Patsy
You said it.
Jerry Warriner
Greetings, Patsy.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, hello.
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Jerry Warriner
Hello?
Producer Irving Cummings
Lucy?
Lucy Warriner
Hello?
Jerry Warriner
Hello? What does that mean? What's the matter?
Lucy Warriner
Nothing.
Aunt Patsy
Well, I. I guess you two want to be alone.
Lucy Warriner
No, Patsy, I'll.
Aunt Patsy
I'll just whip up A little omelet in the kitchen.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, she's a smart girl. You. Aunt Patsy. I did want to be alone, Lucy.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, you did?
Jerry Warriner
Yes. Now, listen, darling, I've been a SAP.
Lucy Warriner
Have you?
Dan Leeson
Yeah.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I just said so, and I want to apologize. I know that that idiot Lavelle couldn't have meant anything to you, and, well, I. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for everything.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, well, look, Jerry, let's meet later and talk it over, shall we? Huh?
Jerry Warriner
Well, sure, but.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, wonderful. All right. Here's your hat. Goodbye.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah, dear, but I'll call you.
Lucy Warriner
Goodbye.
Jerry Warriner
Well, are you trying to get rid of me?
Lucy Warriner
Why should I try to get rid of you? Here's your hat.
Jerry Warriner
My hat? This isn't my hat.
Lucy Warriner
Oh. Oh, isn't it?
Jerry Warriner
Look at this thing. It comes down over my ears.
Lucy Warriner
Well, isn't that funny? But did you get a haircut, maybe?
Jerry Warriner
No, no, not since I came in. Now, look at it. Doesn't that look funny to you?
Lucy Warriner
It's a little roomy, but maybe they're wearing them that way this year.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I don't think so.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, Aunt Percy gets up there. All right, all right.
Jerry Warriner
Oh. Oh, look, if you've got company.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, it's nobody. It's probably Dan Leeson.
Jerry Warriner
Leeson? Oh, well, I wouldn't want him to see me here. I've caused enough trouble. Lucy, I've just stuck in the other.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, no, no, no, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Jerry.
Lucy Warriner
No. Jerry, wait. Wait. Oh. Oh, dear.
Dan Leeson
Hello, Ms. Adams.
Lucy Warriner
Hello.
Aunt Patsy
It's Mr. Leeson and his mother. Lucy.
Dan Leeson
Hello, Lucy.
Lucy Warriner
Lucy, dear, I've come to tell you something. Hello. Hello.
Dan Leeson
We've come to tell you.
Lucy Warriner
Lucy. Well, what have you come to tell me? Well, I want to apologize for those awful things that I accused you of this morning. Oh, yes, go on.
Jerry Warriner
What's that?
Aunt Patsy
I think somebody's cleaning up in the other room.
Lucy Warriner
Lucy, I don't want you to be angry with me for repeating what that awful woman said about you. I'm not angry, Mrs. Lisa. What nonsense. What is that? Well,
Aunt Patsy
They forgot to touch second.
Lucy Warriner
Who was that? Was that Mr. Werner? Yes, he just dropped in and out. Oh, Dan, I think we'd better go. Two men hiding in the other room.
Dan Leeson
Well, all I got to say is a man's best friend is his mother.
Jerry Warriner
Come on, Ma.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, Lucy, don't. Now, don't cry, dear.
Lucy Warriner
He believed it. He thought Alma was hiding that room.
Aunt Patsy
Yeah, sure. So did his mother.
Lucy Warriner
I'm talking about Jerry. Oh.
Aunt Patsy
Oh, Jerry. You know, it's getting hard to keep track well, now, what's the matter with Jerry?
Lucy Warriner
Read this, Ms. Luthor.
Aunt Patsy
Let me see. Jerry Warriner is being seen these days with Barbara Vance, the madcap heiress. We wonder if there'll be wedding bells when Jerry's divorce becomes final in two weeks.
Lucy Warriner
Two weeks? That's bigamy.
Aunt Patsy
She's not married to him yet.
Lucy Warriner
Knowing she won't be, he said he'd stick to me for better or worse and if he knows what's good for him, he better.
Narrator
In a moment. Act three of the Awful Truth. Sergeant Kenneth Kaiser was the first man of the 40th Infantry Division to die in Korean combat. And his memory is perpetuated today in the Kenneth Kaiser High School the first co educational high school in all Korea. It's a tribute too to the men of the 40th who wanted a living memorial to one of their heroes. The buddies of Sergeant Kaiser raised the $16,000 that went into its construction. They planned the building and they provided much of the labor. 285 boys and girls there proudly wear the tiny enameled metal pins that are replicas of the insignia of the 40th Division. It's a dynamic continuing memorial that has promise of making its influence felt for generations to come. Such acts by you and your friends today are shaping our world of tomorrow. We pause now for station identification.
Producer Irving Cummings
The curtain rises on Act 3 of the awful Truth. Starring Irene Dunn as Lucy and Cary Grant as Jerry.
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Two weeks have gone by and the divorce is almost final. Determined to block Jerry's impending marriage to the society heiress, Lucy has tricked her way into his apartment. Just inside the door, she stands facing him.
Lucy Warriner
Hello, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Hello. And what's the nature of this visit?
Lucy Warriner
Well, you know what today is, don't you?
Jerry Warriner
Certainly I do. Our divorce becomes final tonight at 12 o'. Clock.
Aunt Patsy
That's right.
Lucy Warriner
So I just thought I'd drop up to wish you a lot of luck.
Jerry Warriner
Well, no, that's very nice of you, but I'm just on my way out.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, where to?
Jerry Warriner
Well, you must know I'm on my way out to a pre engagement party for Barbara and me at the Vance's Derry.
Lucy Warriner
You can't.
Jerry Warriner
Who says so?
Lucy Warriner
You can't because you love me.
Jerry Warriner
Bob is a fine girl. We get along fine together.
Lucy Warriner
Terry. Look, it's. It's no fun for me to come here practically crawling to you. But our marriage is worth it. I'd do anything to make you understand that. That you and I belong together. Tomorrow will be too late. Once you're free, the Bancets will officially announce your engagement. And you'll be caught by circumstances. You'll be lost, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Very contentedly too.
Lucy Warriner
No, you'll be miserable. Oh, you dope. Why can't you understand? I'll take it.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, no you won't. This is my.
Lucy Warriner
I'm sorry. Hello?
Jerry Warriner
Hello?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, hello. Who is this, may I ask? I think it's.
Dan Leeson
What's her name?
Jerry Warriner
Give me that phone.
Lucy Warriner
Hello? Hello?
Jerry Warriner
Do you have to answer my telephone?
Lucy Warriner
I only said hello.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, shut up. Now what am I going to tell her?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, tell her to call back. Hello?
Jerry Warriner
Hello? Hello. Oh, hello, darling.
Lucy Warriner
Well, it took you long enough. You made up your mind who the woman is?
Jerry Warriner
That's funny. I knew you were going to ask me that.
Lucy Warriner
So did I. Who was she?
Jerry Warriner
Well, it's really very simple. That was my. My sister.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, really? How are you ever going to get out of that one?
Jerry Warriner
Keep quiet.
Lucy Warriner
I didn't know you had a sister.
Jerry Warriner
Why, certainly. She just got back from Paris.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, that's lovely. Oh, I'd love to meet your sister, Jerry. Why don't you bring her along tonight?
Jerry Warriner
No, no, I don't Think she could come over this evening? She has a previous engagement.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, I'm sorry.
Jerry Warriner
Well, she's very eager to meet you, dear.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, tell her I'd love to meet her. And tell her to wear boxing gloves.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, Barbara. She said if she possibly could, she'd break her engagement and come over later.
Lucy Warriner
Could she, Jerry?
Jerry Warriner
Yes, but I doubt it very much.
Lucy Warriner
I doubt it very much, too. Well, if she can't, she can't.
Jerry Warriner
Of course. That's right, dear. I'll do my best to fix it up so the two of you can meet very soon. Goodbye.
Lucy Warriner
Goodbye, dear. Hurry over.
Jerry Warriner
I will. I'm in a fine fix. She wants to meet my sister. Well, you're a big help.
Lucy Warriner
Well, you know me. Anything I can do.
Dan Leeson
What?
Jerry Warriner
To break it up.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, I see what you mean.
Jerry Warriner
I'm in a fine mess.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I wouldn't worry about it. She trusts you, doesn't she?
Jerry Warriner
Of course she does.
Dan Leeson
Hello?
Lucy Warriner
Hello, Jerry, I did it again.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, come on, give me that thing. Hello.
Lucy Warriner
Hello, darling. Mother absolutely insists on your. Listen, you don't have to take that from anybody, darling.
Jerry Warriner
I told you she couldn't make it.
Aunt Patsy
Just don't stand for it.
Jerry Warriner
Well, no, no, no. Listen, there's no reason for you to call me up every five minutes, is there, Jerry? Goodbye.
Aunt Patsy
Well.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, please keep going.
Lucy Warriner
Well,
Jerry Warriner
Sit down, my boy.
Dan Leeson
Sit down.
Jerry Warriner
Thank you, Mr. Vance.
Lucy Warriner
It's too bad your sister couldn't come tonight, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, well, she's. She was terribly sorry, Mrs. Vance. You see, she. She didn't weather the boat trip very well.
Lucy Warriner
You can imagine my surprise when I heard a woman's voice on the phone. You can't blame me for being suspicious, Jerry, darling.
Jerry Warriner
Certainly. I mean, of course not.
Lucy Warriner
I was thinking, dear. Mother, don't you think it would be nice if I asked Jerry's sister to be a bridesmaid? Oh, lovely.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I think she's going back to Paris almost immediately. But then you'd like my sister, Barbara. She's very much your type.
Lucy Warriner
Where'd she go to school?
Jerry Warriner
Excuse me. What did you say?
Lucy Warriner
I said, where'd she go to school?
Jerry Warriner
Switzerland.
Lucy Warriner
Switzerland?
Narrator
Oh, and you.
Jerry Warriner
You say your father was a Princeton man? Yes, that's right, Sir. Class of 1902. He tells some very funny stories about the place in those days, too. He tells one in particular about a football game. You see, it seems that Yale was playing Princeton. I Beg your pardon, Mrs. Vance.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, Edwards?
Jerry Warriner
Mr. Jerry's sister has arrived. What? Miss Lulu Warriner.
Lucy Warriner
Well, hello. Well, I made it, Jerry. Surprised? You Maniac What'd you say, dear?
Jerry Warriner
I just asked how you were feeling.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I'm feeling fine.
Jerry Warriner
Mrs. Vance, may I present my sister, Lulu?
Lucy Warriner
How do you do? Well, how do you do? It so lovely to know you, Mrs. Vancey. Vance, dear.
Jerry Warriner
Barbara, this is Lulu.
Lucy Warriner
How do you do? How do you do? Well, it's sure nice getting a chance to meet you. I've seen your pictures in the newspaper, but I wondered what you really look like. I've wondered about you. Oh, thank you.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, Lulu.
Lucy Warriner
Yes, dear?
Jerry Warriner
This is Barbara's father, Mr. Vance. Mr. Vance, my sister.
Lucy Warriner
How do you do?
Narrator
How do you do? Well, what's the matter?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, nothing. Only I never would have known you from Jerry's description. I think you're cute.
Jerry Warriner
Won't you sit down, Ms. Wildenhauer?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, thank you. Say, did I interrupt something?
Jerry Warriner
Well, I was told Telling a story about my. About our father.
Lucy Warriner
Ah, well, go ahead, dear.
Jerry Warriner
Thank you. You see, Mr. Vance, it was Yale's ball on Princeton's two yard line.
Lucy Warriner
Mr. Vance, I don't want to appear rude, but I wonder if I could have a little drinky. Certainly. I had three or four before I got here, but they're beginning to wear off and you know how that is. Showing like a me like that. Jerry, you like a little drink yourself? You know what we call him, Mrs. Van? We call him Jerry the Nipper. He likes to sneak him when nobody's looking. He's all cute about it, too. Yeah, I've seen him go along a whole evening and apparently not have a thing to drink and all of a sudden fall flat on his p.
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Lucy Warriner
glass of Sherry for Ms. Warrener, please. Oh, no, I don't like sherry. Eddie. Come here.
Jerry Warriner
Me, miss?
Lucy Warriner
Make that a good slug, will you, Eddie?
Jerry Warriner
Very good, miss.
Lucy Warriner
Well, I'm sorry to interrupt you, Jerry. What were you saying?
Jerry Warriner
Well, I was just telling them one of father's stories. You've heard it. Oh, you see, there was a minute ago dad had the ball and.
Lucy Warriner
Ball? What ball?
Jerry Warriner
Well, the football.
Lucy Warriner
Well, what in the world was dad doing with the football?
Jerry Warriner
Just telling a story about when father was at Princeton. Now, you remember that?
Lucy Warriner
Oh, yes, sure, of course I remember. You know, Pop just loved Princeton. He was there nearly 20 years. He just adored it. And he certainly kept it looking beautiful. You've seen the grounds, of course? The grounds, of course.
Jerry Warriner
I. Oh, I'm afraid the has a somewhat distorted sense of humor.
Lucy Warriner
So have I.
Jerry Warriner
Your drink, miss.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, gee, thanks, Eddie.
Jerry Warriner
What she really meant to say was that.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, gosh, that was good. I sure was thirsty. Must have been the ham I had for dinner.
Jerry Warriner
Now, listen, you.
Lucy Warriner
Say, where do you get your liquor, Mr. Vance? That is, if it isn't too personal.
Narrator
That was imported from Paris.
Lucy Warriner
You don't say. Well, that's pretty good stuff. Ever I manage to get to Paris, I'm sure going to look up the guy that sold it to you. If you ever get to Paris. Paris? Didn't you just come back from there? Who, me? Well, I only wish I had. Oh, I guess that's one of Jerry's little stories again. You know, when Jerry and I were kids, we were the worst liars in the neighborhood. We always used to pretend we had rich relatives who were going to leave us dull. Oh, it was harmless enough. Everybody knew we were just kidding ourselves.
Aunt Patsy
You?
Lucy Warriner
Sure, everybody. Everybody knew. Oh, sure. Who'd be dope enough to look at Jerry and me and think we had money or family? But you have to give Jerry credit. We're proud of him. He's worked himself up from nothing to this. What do you mean by this? Now I'm different. It isn't money that counts with me or position in life. No, sir. You know what it is? Art. You know, when I was working at the Virginia Club, I used to. Worked at the Virginia Club. Oh, sure. Didn't Jerry tell you? No, he didn't. You're a singer, Ms. Warimer? Yes, that's what I do. I sing.
Narrator
Perhaps you sing for us now.
Jerry Warriner
No, no, no. Some other time, Mr. Van.
Lucy Warriner
That's the trouble with you, Jerry. You've tried to keep me in the background all your life. Of course I'll sing for you. You own a piano right there. Oh, thanks. Well, you see, when I was. Say, wait a minute. Don't anybody leave this room. I've lost my purse. Good gracious. There's your purse, Ms. Warner, and the chair. Oh, well, am I relieved. Say, Eddie.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, miss?
Lucy Warriner
Keep an eye on my purse, will you?
Jerry Warriner
Lulu. Lulu, I think we better go now.
Lucy Warriner
No, not before I sing. Jerry, what are you going to sing? Well, it's a kind of a surprise. The first time I sang this number, I killed him. You know, there was a fella, I think he was a critic, and he said my voice had. Oh, what was it? A kind of an elfin charm, if you know what I mean. Now, quieter.
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Lucy Warriner
Barbara, I'm afraid I'll fly. Mrs. Van.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, come on. Yes, come on home. That's right. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. Good night, Mr. Bank.
Lucy Warriner
Good night. Good night. Jerry, Aren't you speaking to me?
Jerry Warriner
No.
Lucy Warriner
Well, that's better. It was wonderful of you to drive me up here to Aunt Patsy's cabin after all the trouble I've caused you.
Jerry Warriner
I'm delivering you over to your Aunt Patsy and then I'm leaving for good.
Lucy Warriner
I don't blame you, Jerry. I. I really don't blame you. Thank you, Jerry. You can leave now.
Producer Irving Cummings
Oh, no.
Jerry Warriner
I want to see you safely in the door where you can get in your aunt's hair and out of mine.
Lucy Warriner
Mrs. Warner. Oh, hello, Frank.
Jerry Warriner
Well, I wasn't expecting anybody tonight.
Lucy Warriner
Will you tell Aunt Patsy I'm here?
Jerry Warriner
Why, she ain't been here for weeks. Mrs. Warner. I get it. Another one of your little tricks, huh? Well, it won't work. I'm to going going back to town and I'm going alone. Good night and goodbye.
Lucy Warriner
Goodbye, Jerry. Be careful driving, dear. Hey, what's the matter?
Jerry Warriner
The keys to the car, where are they?
Lucy Warriner
What?
Jerry Warriner
The keys to the car. The ignition key. Where is it?
Lucy Warriner
Well, I don't know. Did you have it when you came?
Jerry Warriner
How do you think I drove up here? Now now listen, Lucy, you. You took that key and I want it back.
Lucy Warriner
I have got the key.
Jerry Warriner
You have so got it.
Lucy Warriner
You want to search me?
Jerry Warriner
Yeah. No.
Lucy Warriner
Poor Jerry. Well, I guess you're stuck here all night, darling. Now isn't that a shame? So nice sitting here in front of the fireplace. Just the way it was when we came here on our honeymoon. Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, now, please, Lucy. The less you have to say, the better I like it.
Lucy Warriner
Well, it won't be long. It's a quarter after 11. 45 minutes. And you'll never have to listen to me again. Just 45 little minutes. And you must never think about me. Never let me spoil your happiness, Jerry. I'll get along all right. Just be happy, darling. No one will ever know that. Oh, I shouldn't say these things, should I, Jerry? But I'll get along all right.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, wait a minute.
Lucy Warriner
Yes?
Jerry Warriner
Now listen, Lucy.
Aunt Patsy
What?
Jerry Warriner
It's all off. I'm not going to go through with it. I don't care whether you love me or not. You're married to me and you're going to stay married. Do you hear?
Lucy Warriner
Jerry, call the caretaker.
Jerry Warriner
No, no, I'll call him myself. Frank. Frank, come in here right away.
Lucy Warriner
Anything wrong, folks?
Jerry Warriner
Yes. Listen, Frank, you're a witness, see? The divorce is off.
Lucy Warriner
Oh, Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
At exactly 30 seconds before 12 o' clock, we called off the divorce. You remember that and swear to it.
Lucy Warriner
You.
Jerry Warriner
Thank you, Frank. Good night, you. Oh, if you'll give me your car
Aunt Patsy
keys, I'll put the car away for you.
Jerry Warriner
Oh, yeah. Here they are. Catch.
Lucy Warriner
Ah, you. Good night, Jerry. Listen. 12 o'.
Jerry Warriner
Clock. Yeah. Wedding bells.
Lucy Warriner
Jerry.
Jerry Warriner
Yes, darling?
Lucy Warriner
You said you couldn't find those keys.
Jerry Warriner
I did.
Lucy Warriner
And you had them all the time.
Jerry Warriner
I did. Well, what do you know?
Narrator
In a moment our stars will return. Make a friend and you make an ally. There's a thought for you to keep in mind, as many another American has. Not so long ago, the city of Port Angeles, Washington adopted a five month Commitment Community Improvement Plan. A plan designed to teach a community how to improve culturally, economically, socially and spiritually. The plan was such a success that the United States State Department brought over eight people from the little town of Rosenheim in Bavaria to see how the plan worked. At first, the Germans were suspicious. But their suspicions gradually disappeared as they recognized the American's genuine friendship. For three months they lived in various Port Angeles homes learning about American democracy. They visited schools, worked in groceries, hospitals, welfare offices and on the local paper. By comparing ideas, both the Germans and their hosts discovered that they were Working for the same ideal, to advance the principles of freedom, tolerance and brotherhood. When they finally left for home to teach others how typical Americans were really lived, it was a Rosenheim lawyer who best expressed their gratitude and appreciation when he said, I had no notion of American life since I thought that usually both husband and wife worked, that children were poorly brought up, that there was no family life in our sense of the word. I've come to the conclusion that it's a religious motive that makes the American people so willing to help not only individuals, but but whole nations toward freedom and recognition of human rights. Yes, like so many other Americans, the good people of Port Angeles had learned that by helping others, you help your country. Now here's Mr. Cummings with our stars.
Producer Irving Cummings
And here they are for a well earned curtain call. Cary Grant and Irene Dunn. Was the Awful Truth the first picture you two ever made together?
Lucy Warriner
Well, it was the first comedy. The next one we made for Columbia Pictures was a drama called Penny Serenade.
Jerry Warriner
Yeah, I saw the television of Penny Serenade last Thursday. I thought it was wonderful.
Lucy Warriner
It was a good production, I thought.
Producer Irving Cummings
Well, next week. This week we have a romantic drama of the colorful period following the American Revolution. It's the exciting story of a lovely woman who resents the handsome overseer of her father's plantation. Zangaree. Paramount Pictures adventurous drama. And as our stars of this Pine Thomas production, Arlene Dahl starring in her original role in Sangaree. And Cesar Romero.
Jerry Warriner
Well, we won't miss that one either. Good night.
Lucy Warriner
Good night.
Producer Irving Cummings
Good night. It certainly was one of our braves.
Narrator
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Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: July 23, 2026
Episode: Classic radio rendition of the 1937 romantic comedy, starring Cary Grant (Jerry Warriner) and Irene Dunne (Lucy Warriner)
Re-creation of the beloved film, featuring witty banter, marital mishaps, and the quest for reconciliation.
This episode presents Lux Radio Theatre’s adaptation of The Awful Truth, a sparkling screwball comedy about Jerry and Lucy Warriner, a couple whose marriage unravels due to mutual suspicion and jealousy—only for both to realize (too late?) that they're still in love. Featuring fast-paced dialogue, misunderstandings, and comedic set pieces, the story explores themes of trust, pride, and the farcical lengths we go to avoid admitting our true feelings.
On Truth in Marriage:
– Lucy: "There can't be any doubt in marriage. The whole thing is built on faith. And if you've lost that, you've lost everything." (09:04)
On Divorce Etiquette:
– Lucy: "What's the most convenient day for you to be divorced?" (09:41)
On Elfin Charm:
– Jerry: "Dixie has a sort of elfin charm. Je ne sais quoi, if you know what I mean." (25:46)
Lucy as 'Lulu' at the Vances:
– Lucy: "He likes to sneak 'em when nobody's looking. He's all cute about it, too. Yeah, I've seen him go along a whole evening and apparently not have a thing to drink and all of a sudden fall flat on his..." (46:30)
| Timestamp | Segment | Description | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------| | 01:25 | Opening Scene, Jerry's Return | Jerry fakes Florida trip, seeds of mistrust | | 04:55 | Lucy's Return, Introduction of Armand | Comic misunderstandings, marital suspicions | | 09:41 | The Break – Divorce is Decided | The couple agrees to separate | | 11:10 | Dog Custody Hearing | Comedic court showdown | | 15:34 | Introduction of Dan Leeson | Lucy’s new suitor enters | | 17:14 | Jerry’s Visitation Rights Segment | Excuses for bickering—and romance | | 24:43 | Nightclub ‘Double Date’ | “Elfin charm” and Lucy’s jealousy | | 29:59 | Dan’s Mother Visits, More Reputation Trouble | Old rumors threaten new engagement | | 31:12 | Lucy Admits Her Real Feelings | Realization she still loves Jerry | | 41:17 | Lucy Sabotages Jerry’s Engagement | Disguised as “sister,” she ruins his party | | 52:46 | The Cabin, Emotional Climax | Truth comes out and divorce is called off | | 55:03 | Final Reconciliation | “You’re married to me and you’re going to stay married!” |
This radio adaptation is a prime example of screwball comedy, sparkling with wordplay, farcical situations, and genuine warmth beneath the bickering. If you enjoy 1930s and 1940s romantic comedies—or just want a taste of classic radio’s sharp storytelling—this episode is a delightful showcase, with charismatic performances and unforgettable setpieces from the era.