That Wonderful Urge (1948): Cast & Plot
That Wonderful Urge is a 1948 romantic comedy directed by Robert B. Sinclair, starring Tyrone Power as Thomas Jefferson Tyler, Lucile Watson and Gene Tierney. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Robert B. Sinclair
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is That Wonderful Urge About?
The premise of That Wonderful Urge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a wealthy heiress discovers that the charming young man she met while vacationing in Sun Valley is actually an investigative reporter, she impulsively claims they are married in order to ruin his career. Her reckless ploy sets off a cascade of comic misunderstandings and unintended consequences.
That Wonderful Urge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remake with original star
- police
- police officer
- power and tierney
- romantic comedy
- reference to marriage annulment
- aunt niece relationship
- love across social classes
- obsessive denial of romance
- reading a book
- grocery store owner
- sensationalism
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- impersonation
- yellow journalism
- nobility
- madcap heiress
- ski vacation
- publicity stunt
- dowry
- dog sledding
- marriage engagement
- fight
- telegram
- newspaperman
- secluded cabin
- eating peanuts
- sledding accident
- war correspondent
- fluff journalism
- interrupted kiss
- truck stop
- legal summons
- night court
- lawyer
- conspiracy
- hoax
- reporter editor relationship
- rooming house
- restaurant
- false accusation of bigamy
- marriage license bureau
- chain store
- city country contrast
- disturbing the peace
- bed bug infestation
- newspaper headline montage
- court trial
- battle of the sexes
- ends with a kiss
- young
That Wonderful Urge Cast & Characters
Tyrone Power leads the cast as Thomas Jefferson Tyler, with Lucile Watson as Cornelia Farley and Gene Tierney as Sara Farley. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert B. Sinclair
- Tyrone Power as Thomas Jefferson Tyler
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Lucile Watson as Cornelia Farley - Gene Tierney as Sara Farley
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Gene Lockhart as Judge Parker
Also Starring in That Wonderful Urge
· 9 more- Chill Wills Homer Beggs
- Porter Hall Attorney Ketchell
- Percy Helton Monroe Township Jail Drunk
- Reginald Gardiner Count André de Guyon
- Richard Gaines Whitson, Farley's Executive
- Taylor Holmes Attorney Rice
- Lloyd Gough Duffy, Chronicle Editor
- Arleen Whelan Jessica Woods
- Robert McCord Reporter
That Wonderful Urge Plot Summary
What happens in That Wonderful Urge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sharp, witty setup, Thomas Jefferson Tyler is a newspaper reporter who writes a string of unflattering articles under the banner “The Life and Loves of Sara Farley,” targeting the wealthy grocery-store heiress Sara Farley. To coax her into speaking candidly, he adopts the persona of a sympathetic small-town newspaper manager named Tom Thomas. Through their conversations, he discovers that she is down-to-earth and capable of surprising warmth, prompting him to rewrite the piece in a much more favorable light. But when Duffy, Tom’s editor, reads the revised story, he fires Tom for crossing ethical lines. Hijinks ensue as Tom tries to clear himself, balancing pride, persistence, and a growing attraction.
Full summary
The whole story of That Wonderful Urge, scene by scene
Cars in That Wonderful Urge
6 cars on screen, including the 1946 De Soto Taxicab and the 1942 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1946 De Soto Taxicab Important role -
1942 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1947 Lincoln Club Coupe Minor role -
1947 Lincoln Continental Minor role
That Wonderful Urge Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ich heirate dich doch” and “Haftbefehl der Liebe”.
- Also known as
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- Ich heirate dich doch
- Haftbefehl der Liebe
- Scandale en première page
- Ese impulso maravilloso
- Quel meraviglioso desiderio
- Das gewisse Etwas
- Esse Impulso Maravilhoso
- 假情真爱
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That Wonderful Urge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of That Wonderful Urge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is That Wonderful Urge?
That Wonderful Urge runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was That Wonderful Urge released?
That Wonderful Urge was released on November 20, 1948.
Who directed That Wonderful Urge?
That Wonderful Urge was directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
More films by Robert B. Sinclair Who is in the cast of That Wonderful Urge?
That Wonderful Urge stars Tyrone Power as Thomas Jefferson Tyler, Lucile Watson as Cornelia Farley and Gene Tierney as Sara Farley, among 13 credited actors.
Does That Wonderful Urge have a post-credit scene?
No. That Wonderful Urge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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