Embraceable You (1948): Cast & Plot
Embraceable You is a 1948 romantic drama directed by Felix Jacoves, starring Dane Clark as Eddie Novoc, Geraldine Brooks and Douglas Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Felix Jacoves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Embraceable You About?
The premise of Embraceable You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After Eddie, a small‑time hoodlum, accidentally runs over Marie with his car during a robbery, he is forced to look after her while dealing with his own debts. Desperate, he asks his angry mob boss for money, and despite the danger, a tentative romance blossoms between the two.
Embraceable You Cast & Characters
Dane Clark leads the cast as Eddie Novoc, with Geraldine Brooks as Marie Willens and Douglas Kennedy as Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator. Directed by Felix Jacoves; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Felix Jacoves
- Dane Clark as Eddie Novoc
- Geraldine Brooks as Marie Willens
- Douglas Kennedy as Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator
- Lina Romay as Libby Dennis
Also Starring in Embraceable You
· 8 more- Philip Van Zandt Matt Hethron, Theatrical Agent
- S.Z. Sakall Sammy
- Wallace Ford Police Lt. Ferria
- Dave Barry The Comic (uncredited)
- Richard Rober Sig Ketch
- Mary Stuart Miss Purdy - Nurse
- J. Scott Smart Undetermined Minor Role (scenes deleted)
- Rod Rogers Bernie Sallin
More from Felix Jacoves
One more film directed by Felix Jacoves: Homicide.
Embraceable You Plot Summary
What happens in Embraceable You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, the film opens with a sweeping montage of towering buildings and a city alive with motion, just as an announcer from Warner Brothers announces, “Warner Brothers presents.” The rapid setup is driven by a violent sequence: after [Sig Kelch] shoots a crooked poker player, the getaway car driven by [Eddie Novoc] careens into a bystander, striking [Marie Willens]. Although Eddie is rattled by the accident, Kelch orders him to keep moving, setting off a chain of loyalties and lies that will pull them all into a fragile web of danger and desire.
Full summary
The whole story of Embraceable You, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Embraceable You?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which police officer suspects Eddie Novoc of the hit‑and‑run?
Cars in Embraceable You
23 cars on screen, including the 1940 Buick Limited and the 1929 Studebaker Commander.
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1940 Buick Limited Important role -
1929 Studebaker Commander Important role -
1937 Buick Century Minor role -
1938 Chevrolet Master Minor role
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Embraceable You FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Embraceable You, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Embraceable You?
Embraceable You runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Embraceable You released?
Embraceable You was released on August 21, 1948.
Who directed Embraceable You?
Embraceable You was directed by Felix Jacoves.
More films by Felix Jacoves Who is in the cast of Embraceable You?
Embraceable You stars Dane Clark as Eddie Novoc, Geraldine Brooks as Marie Willens and Douglas Kennedy as Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator, among 12 credited actors.
Does Embraceable You have a post-credit scene?
No. Embraceable You has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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