Review of Nothing But the Truth

Using every other actor as a foil to Hope's nervous wisecracking is the way to make a movie that trudges along without a single laugh. Paulette Goddard is wasted, Edward Arnold embarrasses himself, and there's nothing for Hope to do but twist and turn and desperately try to bring some levity to this typical tale of double-dealing and femme fatales. Watch it on YouTube if you just want some forties background video. The costumes are pretty nice, and one sympathizes with Willie Best, who's limited to pop-eyed looks and resigned sighs.