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True Confession

1937Movie1 h 25 minNR

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes100%47%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes100%47%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Wesley Ruggles
Written by
Claude Binyon
Produced by
Albert Lewin
Music by
Friedrich Hollaender, Boris Morros

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Facts

December 24, 1937 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
December 24, 1937
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Bad Liar, Idle Rich, Blackmail +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is True Confession worth watching?"

Questions about True Confession

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is True Confession worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will True Confession make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is True Confession good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.