True Confession
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 24, 1937 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The New York TimesFrank S. Nugent
A valiant comedy, it stands on a level with such blissfully remembered items as I Met Him in Paris and Nothing Sacred... for they are all of a piece -- witty, clever and hugely amazing shows. Read full review
80
TimeStaff (Not Credited)
True Confession is skillfully played and paced, keyed up to the pitch of the dizziest haywire skit. Read full review
80
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Delightful screwball comedy. Read full review
70
The New YorkerPauline Kael
The characters of the husband and wife are too simplified and their comic turns too forced, but the general giddiness and Barrymore keep the picture going.
60
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Carole Lombard's final film for Paramount was a charming screwball comedy that was entertaining, if lightweight. Read full review
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