Embraceable You's primary photo
  • Embraceable You (1948)
  • Approved
    80 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Embraceable You (1948)
Approved
80 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The killer and his driver Eddie Novoc accidentally run over Marie Willens while fleeing a murder scene. The pursuing detective Matt Hethron is sure that Eddie is guilty, but he cannot prove it. Instead of pressing his case, Hethron has ...See moreThe killer and his driver Eddie Novoc accidentally run over Marie Willens while fleeing a murder scene. The pursuing detective Matt Hethron is sure that Eddie is guilty, but he cannot prove it. Instead of pressing his case, Hethron has Eddie begin caring for Marie who received a massive blood clot from the accident and does not have long to live. As time passes, Eddie finds himself falling in love with Marie. To raise the needed money for her care, Eddie starts blackmailing gang kingpin Sig Ketch. Written by Robert See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Edna Anhalt (screenplay) | Dietrich V. Hannekin (story) | Aleck Block (story)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Carl E. Guthrie (as Carl Guthrie)
Editor
Trending & News

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about Embraceable You.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Jul 31, 1948

Release date
Jul 1948 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Embraceable You.

Cast

+ Add Cast
34 cast members
Name Known for
Dane Clark
Eddie Novoc Eddie Novoc   See fewer
Geraldine Brooks
Marie Willens Marie Willens   See fewer
Wallace Ford
Police Lt. Ferria Police Lt. Ferria   See fewer
Richard Rober
Sig Ketch Sig Ketch   See fewer
Lina Romay
Libby Dennis Libby Dennis   See fewer
Douglas Kennedy
Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator Dr. Wirth / Opening Off-Screen Narrator   See fewer
Mary Stuart
Miss Purdy - Nurse Miss Purdy - Nurse   See fewer
Philip Van Zandt
Matt Hethron, Theatrical Agent Matt Hethron, Theatrical Agent   See fewer
Rod Rogers
Bernie Sallin Bernie Sallin   See fewer
J. Scott Smart
Undetermined Minor Role (scenes deleted) Undetermined Minor Role (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Raymond Bailey
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Rose Barbato
Woman in Store (uncredited) Woman in Store (uncredited)   See fewer
Janet Barrett
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Dave Barry
The Comic (uncredited) The Comic (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Bartell
Pawnbroker (uncredited) Pawnbroker (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederic Berest
Hoodlum with Bernie (uncredited) Hoodlum with Bernie (uncredited)   See fewer
Cliff Clark
Honest Peterson (uncredited) Honest Peterson (uncredited)   See fewer
Lester Dorr
Smiley, Bookie (uncredited) Smiley, Bookie (uncredited)   See fewer
Joel Friedkin
Justice of the Peace (uncredited) Justice of the Peace (uncredited)   See fewer
Creighton Hale
Bus Station Ticket Clerk (uncredited) Bus Station Ticket Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenner G. Kemp
Restaurant / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Restaurant / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Donald Kerr
Detective Bronislavski Posing as Bootblack (uncredited) Detective Bronislavski Posing as Bootblack (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Kimbley
Small Boy (uncredited) Small Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Joleen King
Woman with Baby (uncredited) Woman with Baby (uncredited)   See fewer
Gracille LaVinder
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McAvoy
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Montgomery
Ambulance Driver (uncredited) Ambulance Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Cleo Moore
Sylvia (uncredited) Sylvia (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Pine Tree Inn Cafe Proprietor (uncredited) Pine Tree Inn Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Panzer
Man at Bar (uncredited) Man at Bar (uncredited)   See fewer
William Ruhl
Police Captain of Detectives (uncredited) Police Captain of Detectives (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Williams
Albert Martin, Realtor (uncredited) Albert Martin, Realtor (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Wilson
Newspaper Truck Deliveryman (uncredited) Newspaper Truck Deliveryman (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown