Here's Hoping You're There, Kid (in-universe movie)
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| Directed by | Lewis Seiler |
| Produced by | Sidney Franklin |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Here's Hoping You're There, Kid is a romance drama set against World War II.
Plot synopsis
Set in 1945 New York, the movie follows Capt. Jack Callahan, as he returns home after World War II, carrying a pocketful of unsent letters and the hope that Evelyn Mercer is still waiting for him. When he discovers that years of wartime separation have changed both of their lives, Jack must decide whether love can survive the distance of time, missed opportunities, and the secrets they each kept while apart.
Cast
- Don DeFore ..... Capt. Jack Callahan
- Patricia Morison ..... Evelyn "Evie" Mercer
- Richard Denning ..... Lt. Robert "Bobby" Hayes
- Helen Walker ..... Vivian St. Claire
- Spring Byington ..... Mrs. Margaret Mercer
- Tom Drake ..... Tommy Callahan
- Charles Coburn ..... Judge William Mercer
- Ann Doran ..... Sally O'Brien
- John Hodiak ..... Sgt. Frank Delaney
- Frank Faylen ..... Eddie Malone
- Francesca Zuitco ..... Uncredited Extra
Character Breakdowns
Capt. Jack Callahan (Don DeFore)
A decorated Army Air Forces officer returning from the war, hoping to reconnect with the woman he left behind.
Evelyn "Evie" Mercer (Patricia Morison)
A talented nightclub singer whose life has moved in unexpected directions during the war years.
Lt. Robert "Bobby" Hayes (Richard Denning)
Jack's best friend and fellow officer, carrying a secret that threatens both friendships and romance.
Vivian St. Claire (Helen Walker)
A glamorous socialite pursuing Jack for reasons that may not be entirely romantic.
Mrs. Margaret Mercer (Spring Byington)
Evie's wise and supportive mother who believes true love deserves a second chance.
Tommy Callahan (Tom Drake)
Jack's younger brother, recently discharged from the Navy and trying to find his place in peacetime America.
Judge William Mercer (Charles Coburn)
Evie's stern father who questions whether Jack can provide the stability his daughter deserves.
Sally O'Brien (Ann Doran)
Evie's outspoken best friend and confidante.
Sgt. Frank Delaney (John Hodiak)
A war buddy of Jack's whose arrival in town reopens painful memories.
Eddie Malone (Frank Faylen)
A lovable newspaper reporter whose investigations inadvertently uncover the truth behind the story's central misunderstanding.