Nothing But The Truth (1941)

An ambitious stockbroker (Bob Hope) is proud of the fact that he's honest and truthful. His less than honest compatriots at the brokerage bet him $10,000 that he can't go 24 hours without telling at least one lie and he accepts the bet. To this end, they all spend a weekend on a houseboat so they can keep an eye on him. Based on the play by James Montgomery and directed by Elliott Nugent (THE GREAT GATSBY). This comedy is rarely mentioned when talking about Hope's best comedies but it should. It's very, very funny and Hope is not only in peak form but he has a nice chemistry with his leading lady Paulette Goddard in their third and final film together. The quips are fast and furious and whether slinking around in a negligee, having his groin attacked by a crab or insulting people in Spanish, Hope milks his laughs for every ounce. The supporting players are all in fine fettle too including Edward Arnold, Willie Best, Helen Vinson, Leif Erickson, Glenn Anders and Rose Hobart. Remade in 1997 under the title LIAR, LIAR with Jim Carrey taking over the reins from Hope.