The Very Thought of You(1944)

A Screenful of Hugs and Kisses!

The Very Thought of You is a 1944 wartime romance following two Army sergeants, Dave and "Fixit," as they navigate a three-day leave in Pasadena. Their plans take an unexpected turn when they meet Janet and Cora, two spirited young women employed at a local parachute factory. What begins as a casual encounter blossoms into genuine connection as the soldiers and factory workers discover common ground amid the constraints of wartime life. The film captures the bittersweet tension between fleeting romance and the uncertainty of military service, balancing humor and heart as the characters grapple with duty, desire, and the possibility of a future together. Set against the backdrop of 1940s America, The Very Thought of You offers an intimate portrait of how ordinary people found moments of joy and meaning during extraordinary times.