That Wonderful Urge (1948)

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When an heiress finds out that the friendly young man she's met at Sun Valley is really an investigative reporter, she ruins his career by falsely claiming they're married.

Introduction to "That Wonderful Urge"
"That Wonderful Urge" is a 1948 romantic funny film directed by Robert B. Sinclair, which stars Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. This entertaining and amusing film is a remake of the 1937 movie "Love Is News". It was produced by 20th Century Fox and is a light-hearted story that depicts the intricacies of personal privacy, love, and the influence of media on individual lives throughout the era.

Plot Overview
The film tells the story of Thomas Jefferson Tyler (played by Tyrone Power), a capable and ambitious news press reporter understood for his reliable, yet typically unconventional, methods of gathering news. Tyler works for the New York Chronicle and has earned a track record for sensationalistic and sometimes invasive reporting.

The plot thickens when Tyler sets his sights on a new subject, heiress Sara Farley (represented by Gene Tierney). Sara is the wealthy and attractive daughter of a popular business person, and she avoids spotlight, valuing her privacy deeply. In spite of her efforts to keep a low profile, Tyler, in his relentless pursuit of a scoop, fabricates a story about Sara, recommending that they are engaged.

Complications and Comedic Twists
This spurious news piece not just triggers a media craze however also instigates a series of effects that neither Tyler nor Sara could have anticipated. Feeling violated and slandered, Sara chooses to turn the tables on the press reporter. With the support of her uncle, she submits a suit against Tyler for libel, demanding a significant sum of $2 million for the damage triggered by his fictitious post.

As the story advances, the preliminary clash in between Tyler and Sara turns into a complex relationship filled with misunderstandings and romantic stress. Sara's lawsuit becomes a nationwide feeling, sustaining more stories and putting even more pressure on Tyler, although as they connect during the legal procedure, triggers begin to fly between the two.

The situation ends up being even more made complex when Sara, in an attempt to get an upper hand, announces that the engagement is undoubtedly genuine, leaving Tyler mystified. The taking place misunderstanding progresses into a series of comic occasions, as Tyler winds up actually falling for Sara.

Climax and Heartwarming Resolution
The movie reaches its climax as the fact about their sensations unwinds. After a number of twists and turns, and with the aid of some secondary characters consisting of Count André de Guyon (played by John Justin) and Sara's good friend, Duffy (played by Arleen Whelan), Tyler and Sara ultimately find themselves genuinely drawn to each other.

As they browse their way through the labyrinth of media intrigue and personal pride, they find that their initial animosity has progressed into genuine affection. The concluding scenes of the film show Tyler making an earnest and public declaration of his love for Sara, accompanied by the ready desertion of his previous sensationalized journalism for authentic human connection.

Reflection on the Themes
"That Wonderful Urge" serves not just as a source of laughs and home entertainment however likewise as a commentary on the influence of journalism, privacy concerns, and the fine line in between public interest and individual invasion that remains relevant to this day. The chemistry between Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney includes a captivating touch to the movie, which is remembered as a wonderful romantic comedy of its period. The movie handled to captivate audiences with its romantic tangles, while likewise leaving them with food for believed concerning the principles of journalism and the power of love to get rid of social pressures.

Top Cast

  • Tyrone Power (small)
    Tyrone Power
    Thomas Jefferson Tyler
  • Gene Tierney (small)
    Gene Tierney
    Sara Farley
  • Reginald Gardiner (small)
    Reginald Gardiner
    Count André de Guyon
  • Arleen Whelan (small)
    Arleen Whelan
    Jessica Woods
  • Lucile Watson (small)
    Lucile Watson
    Cornelia Farley
  • Gene Lockhart (small)
    Gene Lockhart
    Judge Parker
  • Lloyd Gough (small)
    Lloyd Gough
    Duffy, Chronicle Editor
  • Porter Hall (small)
    Porter Hall
    Attorney Ketchell
  • Richard Gaines (small)
    Richard Gaines
    Whitson, Farley's Executive
  • Taylor Holmes (small)
    Taylor Holmes
    Attorney Rice
  • Chill Wills (small)
    Chill Wills
    Homer Beggs