True Confession (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1937, True Confession is a comedy and crime film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 85 minutes. “THEY'RE ON ANOTHER BENDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. True Confession stars Carole Lombard as Helen Bartlett, Fred MacMurray as Kenneth Bartlett, John Barrymore as Charles Jasper and Una Merkel as Daisy McClure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, True Confession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Confession tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Confession (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for True Confession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is True Confession worth watching?
- True Confession holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Confession?
- True Confession stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, John Barrymore, Una Merkel and Porter Hall.
- When was True Confession released?
- True Confession was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.