The Half-Naked Truth
"Any moment her gun might point at the prominent man of this town who had done her wrong!"
Originally released in 1932. The Half-Naked Truth is a comedy/romance film. directed by Gregory La Cava. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lupe Vélez, Lee Tracy, and Eugene Pallette
Synopsis
A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lupe Vélez
as Teresita
Lee Tracy
as Jimmy Bates
Eugene Pallette
as Achilles
Frank Morgan
as Merle Farrell
Shirley Chambers
as Gladys
Franklin Pangborn
as Hotel Clerk
Robert McKenzie
as Colonel Munday
Mary Mason
as Farrell's Secretary
Bess Flowers
as Miss Flowers - Bates' Secretary (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Half-Naked Truth about?
A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).
Who directed The Half-Naked Truth?
The Half-Naked Truth was directed by Gregory La Cava.
How long is The Half-Naked Truth?
The Half-Naked Truth has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Half-Naked Truth released?
The Half-Naked Truth was released on December 16, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Half-Naked Truth?
The main cast of The Half-Naked Truth includes Lupe Vélez, Lee Tracy, Eugene Pallette, Frank Morgan, Shirley Chambers.