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True Confession

True Confession

True Confession
1937 1h 25m5.8

True Confession

“THEY'RE ON ANOTHER BENDER!”

ComedyRomanceCrime
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A writer takes a job as a secretary because her scrupulous husband isn't bringing in the dough as an attorney. When her new employer is murdered, she can't seem to make up her mind as to whether she "dunnit" or not.

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DirectorWesley Ruggles
ScreenplayClaude Binyon
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 24, 1937
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 25m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes20
GenresComedy, Romance, Crime
StudioParamount Pictures
True Confession
Trailer unavailable

Photos9

Cast

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Helen Bartlett

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Kenneth Bartlett

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

Charles Jasper

Una Merkel

Una Merkel

Daisy McClure

Porter Hall

Porter Hall

Mr. Hartman

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Darsey

Lynne Overman

Lynne Overman

Bartender

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Coroner

Fritz Feld

Fritz Feld

Krayler's Butler

Richard Carle

Richard Carle

Judge

John T. Murray

John T. Murray

Otto Krayler

Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan

McDougall

Garry Owen

Garry Owen

Tony Krauch

Toby Wing

Toby Wing

Suzanne Baggart

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Ella

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Eleanor Fisher

Reporter

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Beaudine Anderson

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

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Herbert Ashley

Juror (uncredited)

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Caretaker (uncredited)

Baby Peggy

Baby Peggy

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

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Rosita Butler

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

Dudley Clements

Dudley Clements

Juror (uncredited)

Chester Clute

Chester Clute

Juror (uncredited)

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Nick Copeland

Guard (uncredited)

Anne Cornwall

Anne Cornwall

Alternate Juror (uncredited)

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Charlotte Dabney

Newspaper Sketch Artist (uncredited)

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Jack Daley

Policeman (uncredited)

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Frank Du Frane

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Martin Faust

Martin Faust

Door Attendant (uncredited)

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Harry Fleischmann

Policeman (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Ballistic Expert (uncredited)

George B. French

George B. French

Juror (uncredited)

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Norah Gale

Girl (uncredited)

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Wesley Giraud

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Second Photographer (uncredited)

Grace Goodall

Grace Goodall

Taxpayer Spectator (uncredited)

George Guhl

George Guhl

Darsey's Assistant (uncredited)

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Harriette Haddon

Girl (uncredited)

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Elmer Jerome

Juror (uncredited)

Carmencita Johnson

Carmencita Johnson

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

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Seessel Anne Johnson

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

Lew Kelly

Lew Kelly

Court Captain (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Gwen Kenyon

Gwen Kenyon

Girl (uncredited)

Arthur Lake

Arthur Lake

Attendant (uncredited)

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Peggy Leon

Juror (uncredited)

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Sharon Lewis

Yvonne Bolero (uncredited)

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Jane Loofbourrow

Juror (uncredited)

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Wally Maher

Assistant Prosecutor Ralston (uncredited)

Joyce Mathews

Joyce Mathews

Girl in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)

Bradley Metcalfe

Bradley Metcalfe

Autograph Hunter (uncredited)

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John Nasborough

Doorman (uncredited)

George Ovey

George Ovey

Juror (uncredited)

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Franklin Parker

Reporter (uncredited)

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Don Roberts

Court Attendant (uncredited)

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Alma Ross

Girl (uncredited)

Art Rowlands

Art Rowlands

First Photographer (uncredited)

Charles Sherlock

Charles Sherlock

Chauffeur (uncredited)

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C.L. Sherwood

Door Attendant (uncredited)

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Cora Shumway

Jail Matron (uncredited)

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Gertrude Simpson

Juror (uncredited)

Walter Soderling

Walter Soderling

Juror (uncredited)

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Mark Strong

Assistant Court Clerk (uncredited)

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Brick Sullivan

Police Detective (uncredited)

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Bernard Suss

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Jim Toney

Jim Toney

Juror (uncredited)

Virginia Vale

Virginia Vale

Brunette Girl (uncredited)

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Monte Vandergrift

Guard (uncredited)

Blanca Vischer

Blanca Vischer

Woman (uncredited)

Pat West

Pat West

Juror (uncredited)

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Irving White

Juror (uncredited)

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Gloria Williams

Woman (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about True Confession

Where can I watch True Confession?

True Confession (1937) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is True Confession about?

A writer takes a job as a secretary because her scrupulous husband isn't bringing in the dough as an attorney. When her new employer is murdered, she can't seem to make up her mind as to whether she "dunnit" or not.

Who directed True Confession?

True Confession (1937) was directed by Wesley Ruggles. The film is a Comedy, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 25m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is True Confession?

True Confession runs 1h 25m (85 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 20 votes. Genre: Comedy, Romance.

Is True Confession worth watching?

True Confession is rated 5.8/10 by 20 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Romance fans.