That Wonderful Urge(1948) Apr 2026

: Like many films in the screwball comedy genre , it features a dominant female character who challenges and ultimately upends the male protagonist's masculinity.

: A cynical reporter who learns the personal cost of his own sensationalist journalism.

: A "madcap" heiress who uses her social power and the press as a weapon of retaliation. That Wonderful Urge(1948)

Seeking revenge, Sara turns the tables by falsely announcing to the press that she and Tom are secretly married. This lie ruins Tom’s career and subjects him to the same media harassment he once forced upon her, leading to a series of legal escalations and comedic jail stints.

: The film satirizes the "yellow journalism" of the era, where the public's hunger for "freaks served up with all the trimmings" outweighed the value of normal human decency. : Like many films in the screwball comedy

: Sara's aunt who accompanies her on the trip. Themes and Production

(1948) is a screwball comedy film directed by Robert B. Sinclair, starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney . A remake of the 1937 film Love Is News , it explores the classic "battle of the sexes" through the lens of media ethics and social class. Plot Overview Seeking revenge, Sara turns the tables by falsely

: Sara’s pretentious fiancé who provides a comedic foil to the lead couple.