Nothing But the Truth (1941)

69% of users liked it
(51 ratings)

In this version of the oft-filmed stage play by James Montgomery, Nothing But the Truth stars Bob Hope as an up and coming young stockbroker working in Florida. He makes a bet with his coworkers that he can tell nothing but the absolute truth for 24 hours, and the other bettors are determined to… More In this version of the oft-filmed stage play by James Montgomery, Nothing But the Truth stars Bob Hope as an up and coming young stockbroker working in Florida. He makes a bet with his coworkers that he can tell nothing but the absolute truth for 24 hours, and the other bettors are determined to keep tabs on him to make sure he doesn't falter. The rest of the action takes place aboard a yacht, where Hope's undiplomatic truthfulness gets him into hot water with a wealthy client, several other influential people, and his girl friend (Paulette Goddard). Hope's coworkers contrive to trick Hope into losing his wager, but African-American valet Willie Best foils their scheme. The picture ends with Hope having to explain his curious behavior for the past 24 hours without offending anyone (P.S.: he pulls it off). Nothing But the Truth was Paramount's third Bob Hope/Paulette Goddard costarring effort, all three based on past stage successes. The film lay unseen for years after its 1941 release due to legal tangles, but was finally made available again through the auspices of film historian Leonard Maltin in the early 1980s. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Elliott Nugent
Genres: Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 10, 1941 Wide

No Critic Reviews Found…

No Featured Audience Ratings Found…

Cast

            Bob Hope as Steve Bennett

            Paulette Goddard as Gwen Saunders

            Edward Arnold as T.T. Ralston

            Glenn Anders as Dick Donnelly

            Helen Vinson as Linda Graham

            Grant Mitchell as Mr. Bishop

            Willie Best as Samuel

            Clarence Kolb as Mr. James P. Van Deusen

            Catherine Doucet as Mrs. Van Deusen

            Mary Forbes as Mrs. Ralston

            Rose Hobart as Mrs. Donnelly

            Leon Belasco as Dr. Zarak

            Helene Millard as Miss Turner

            William Wright as Mr. Pritchard

            Oscar Smith as Shoeshine Boy

            Catherine Craig as Receptionist

            Edward McWade as Elderly clerk

            Keith Richards (II) as Boy

            James Blaine as Doorman

            Jack Egan as Elevator starter

            Wilson Benge as Fredericks

            Rod Cameron as Sailor

            Jack Chapin as Sailor

            Billy Dawson as Newsboy

            Leif Erickson as Tommy Van Deusen

            Victor Potel as Pedestrian

            Lee Shumway as Cop

            Buck Woods as Porter

            Jim Farley as Watchman

            Eleanor Counts as Maid

            Richard Chandler as Office Boy

            Keith Richards (I)
            
See full cast

Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!

Discover movies your friends are watching
Keep track of what you want to see
Add your reviews to your Timeline

Get Started