Embraceable You(1948)
What a girl like this... Can do to a guy like him!!!
Eddie, a small-time hoodlum is forced to care for Marie, the woman he accidentally hit with his car during a crime. He is broke and hits up his very displeased mob boss for cash. To make matters worse, Eddie and Marie begin to fall for each other.
Movie: Embraceable You
Top 10 Billed Cast
Eddie Novoc
Marie Willens
Sammy
Police Lt. Ferria
Libby Dennis
Sig Ketch
Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator
Miss Purdy - Nurse
Matt Hethron, Theatrical Agent
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Eddie, a small-time hoodlum is forced to care for Marie, the woman he accidentally hit with his car during a crime. He is broke and hits up his very displeased mob boss for cash. To make matters worse, Eddie and Marie begin to fall for each other.
Release Date
1948-08-21
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5.5
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What a girl like this... Can do to a guy like him!!!
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