The Very Thought of you
One sheet, movie poster movie poster for The Very Thought of You, a 1944 romantic drama directed by Delmer Daves.
The film explores the challenges and emotional complexities of life on the American home front during World War II.
Plot Summary
The story follows Sergeant David Stewart (Dennis Morgan) and his buddy "Fixit" Gilman (Dane Clark) as they spend a brief Thanksgiving pass in Pasadena, California. Dave meets Janet Wheeler (Eleanor Parker), a parachute factory worker he remembers from his college days.
Their quick courtship and marriage are met with intense opposition from Janet's dysfunctional family, particularly her mother, Harriet, who disapproves of her getting involved with a soldier. Despite the family conflict and the looming threat of Dave's deployment, the couple marries and faces the uncertainties of wartime separation and Janet's pregnancy.
Main Cast & Characters
The film features a notable cast of established and upcoming actors:
Actor Role Description
Dennis Morgan Sgt. David Stewart A soldier on leave who falls in love with Janet.
Eleanor Parker Janet Wheeler A Pasadena factory worker who marries Dave.
Dane Clark Sgt. "Fixit" Gilman Dave's humorous Army buddy.
Faye Emerson Cora Colton Janet's coworker and Fixit's love interest.
Beulah Bondi Harriet Wheeler Janet's judgmental and disapproving mother.
Henry Travers Pop Wheeler Janet's sympathetic but world-weary father.
Andrea King Molly Wheeler Janet's sister, portrayed as a cynical and unfaithful wife.
The film explores the challenges and emotional complexities of life on the American home front during World War II.
Plot Summary
The story follows Sergeant David Stewart (Dennis Morgan) and his buddy "Fixit" Gilman (Dane Clark) as they spend a brief Thanksgiving pass in Pasadena, California. Dave meets Janet Wheeler (Eleanor Parker), a parachute factory worker he remembers from his college days.
Their quick courtship and marriage are met with intense opposition from Janet's dysfunctional family, particularly her mother, Harriet, who disapproves of her getting involved with a soldier. Despite the family conflict and the looming threat of Dave's deployment, the couple marries and faces the uncertainties of wartime separation and Janet's pregnancy.
Main Cast & Characters
The film features a notable cast of established and upcoming actors:
Actor Role Description
Dennis Morgan Sgt. David Stewart A soldier on leave who falls in love with Janet.
Eleanor Parker Janet Wheeler A Pasadena factory worker who marries Dave.
Dane Clark Sgt. "Fixit" Gilman Dave's humorous Army buddy.
Faye Emerson Cora Colton Janet's coworker and Fixit's love interest.
Beulah Bondi Harriet Wheeler Janet's judgmental and disapproving mother.
Henry Travers Pop Wheeler Janet's sympathetic but world-weary father.
Andrea King Molly Wheeler Janet's sister, portrayed as a cynical and unfaithful wife.
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