Everything But the Truth (1956) DVD-R

Starring Maureen O'Hara, John Forsythe, Tim Hovey, Frank Faylen, Les
Tremayne
Directed by Jerry Hopper

Print: color
Runtime: 83 min.
Genre: comedy
Print Quality: B

This very lightweight comedy focuses on young orphan Willie Taylor (Tim
Hovey). Upset with the prevarications of the adult world, Willie launches a
truth-telling campaign at school, with the blessings of his pretty teacher
Joan Madison (Maureen O'Hara). Things begin to get dicey when Willie
publicly reveals a slightly dishonest real-estate deal mastermined by his
Uncle Arthur (Barry Atwater). Crusading reporter Ernie Miller (John
Forsythe) transforms little Willie into a big celebrity, and in so doing wins
the love of Joan. A good supporting cast helps smooth over the lumpier
passages of Everything but the Truth.