The Very Thought of You (1944): Cast & Plot
The Very Thought of You is a 1944 romantic drama directed by Delmer Daves, starring Eleanor Parker as Janet Wheeler, Faye Emerson and Dennis Morgan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Very Thought of You About?
The premise of The Very Thought of You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a three‑day leave in Pasadena, Army sergeants Dave and his companion “Fixit” cross paths with Janet and Cora, two young women who are employed at a local parachute factory. Their brief encounter sparks a lively series of affectionate moments and light‑hearted mishaps.
The Very Thought of You Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- u.s. soldier
- military uniform
- pasadena california
- california institute of technology
- three day pass
- melodrama
- kiss
- wounded in action
- jealousy
- lie
- missing letter
- parker and clark
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- city bus
- thanksgiving
- marriage proposal
- payphone
- getting married at city hall
- pregnant woman
- telegram
- women
- young
- maternity ward
- dysfunctional family
- marital reconciliation
- world war two
- war bride
The Very Thought of You Cast & Characters
Eleanor Parker leads the cast as Janet Wheeler, with Faye Emerson as Cora 'Cuddles' Colton and Dennis Morgan as Sgt. David Stewart. Directed by Delmer Daves; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Delmer Daves
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Eleanor Parker as Janet Wheeler - Faye Emerson as Cora 'Cuddles' Colton
- Dennis Morgan as Sgt. David Stewart
- Dane Clark as Sgt. 'Fixit' Gilman
Also Starring in The Very Thought of You
· 12 more- Beulah Bondi Mrs. Harriet Wheeler
- Andrea King Molly Wheeler
- Georgia Lee Ellie Wheeler
- Henry Travers Pop Wheeler
- William Prince Fred
- Philip Van Zandt Assistant Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Francis Pierlot Minister Raymond Houck
- Richard Erdman Soda Jerk
- John Alvin Cal Wheeler
- John Burton Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Casey MacGregor Motel Manager (uncredited)
- Marianne O'Brien Bernice
More from Delmer Daves
More films directed by Delmer Daves, best-rated first: 3:10 to Yuma, Dark Passage, The Battle of the Villa Fiorita and Youngblood Hawke.
The Very Thought of You Plot Summary
What happens in The Very Thought of You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dave, [Dennis Morgan], and his buddy ‘Fixit’, [Dane Clark], return home after three grueling years in the Aleutian campaign, a stretch of cold storage and peril that has kept them close through war and fatigue. Their homecoming unfolds as a Thanksgiving pass in Pasadena, a brief lull before they’re whisked away again to new duties in the vast Pacific theater. They make a stop at Dave’s alma mater, Caltech, a small beacon of memory and normalcy amid the ongoing conflict, before their orders pull them toward the next horizon. The reunion feels urgent, the air thick with unspoken longing and the quiet fear that this peace might be as fragile as it is precious.
Full summary
The whole story of The Very Thought of You, scene by scene
The Very Thought of You Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Very Thought of You.
How Well Do You Know The Very Thought of You?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the serviceman Dave?
Cars in The Very Thought of You
3 cars on screen, including the 1939 Plymouth De Luxe and the 1939 Mack CM.
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1939 Plymouth De Luxe Important role -
1939 Mack CM Minor role -
unknown Minor role
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The Very Thought of You FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Very Thought of You, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Very Thought of You?
The Very Thought of You runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Very Thought of You released?
The Very Thought of You was released on October 20, 1944.
Who directed The Very Thought of You?
The Very Thought of You was directed by Delmer Daves.
More films by Delmer Daves Who is in the cast of The Very Thought of You?
The Very Thought of You stars Eleanor Parker as Janet Wheeler, Faye Emerson as Cora 'Cuddles' Colton and Dennis Morgan as Sgt. David Stewart, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Very Thought of You have a post-credit scene?
No. The Very Thought of You has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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