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That Wonderful Urge (1948)
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That Wonderful Urge (1948)

Romance, Comedy • 1h 22m

Overview

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.

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Fox Tyrone Power: Matinee Idol Collection DVD

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DVD

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Length

82 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

7 days ago

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Best English-Friendly Release

Fox Tyrone Power: Matinee Idol Collection DVD

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Fox Tyrone Power: Matinee Idol Collection DVD

Format
DVD
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Length
82 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
7 days ago
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