Nothing but the Truth (1941)

Stockbroker T.T. Ralston has promised his niece Gwen that if she can raise $20,000 for charity, he'll double it. But he connives so those she asks refuse to give her more than the $10,000 she's already raised. Gwen secretly gives T.T.'s new partner, Steve Bennett, the $10,000 and asks him to double it. Later in a discussion with T.T., business partner Dick, and client Van, about truth in business, Steve bets the $10,000 that he can tell the truth for 24 hours. Having already accepted an invitation for a weekend on T.T.'s houseboat, Steve is subjected to 24 hours of attempts to get him to lie or divulge the bet, which would lose him (and Gwen) the $10,000.

Starring: Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Edward Arnold, Leif Erickson, Helen Vinson
Director: Elliott Nugent

Comedy

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