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Overview

User Rating:
7.9/10   5,030 votes
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Director:
Irving Rapper
Writers:
Casey Robinson (screenplay)
Olive Higgins Prouty (from the novel by)
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Release Date:
31 October 1942 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Today Her Greatest! For a woman there's always an excuse . . . more
Plot:
Boston spinster blossoms under therapy and finds impossible romance. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Wonderful on DVD more (105 total)
US TV Schedule:
Fri. Nov. 136:00 AMTCM   

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Bette Davis ... Charlotte Vale

Paul Henreid ... Jerry Durrance

Claude Rains ... Dr. Jaquith
Gladys Cooper ... Mrs. Henry Vale
Bonita Granville ... June Vale
John Loder ... Elliot Livingston
Ilka Chase ... Lisa Vale
Lee Patrick ... 'Deb' McIntyre
Franklin Pangborn ... Mr. Thompson
Katharine Alexander ... Miss Trask (as Katherine Alexander)
James Rennie ... Frank McIntyre

Mary Wickes ... Dora Pickford
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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Portuguese
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Principal shooting began on April 7 1942 and ended on June 23 with some retakes shot in early July. The completed film was released at the end of October 1942 to mixed critical notices and a rapturous public reception. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The way Charlotte holds the tennis racket changes between shots. more
Quotes:
Mrs. Henry Windle Vale: No member of the Vale family has ever had a nervous breakdown.
Dr. Jasquith: Well there's one having one now.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
It Can't Be Wrong more

FAQ

Do Charlotte and Jerry eventually marry?
Is this movie based on a novel?
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48 out of 71 people found the following comment useful.
Wonderful on DVD, 12 June 2004
Author: brit1955 from London, England

I first saw this wonderful film in the early 1960's on television - made in 1941 is seemed old fashioned, slightly stilted and truly from another time.

Later on in the seventies and eighties I'd watch the occasional late nite re-run on TV and it just seemed camp.

In the nineties I bought the video - something to keep. A little bit of cinema history.

Last week I bought "Now Voyager" on DVD and was completely blown away!

Perhaps it's because I know the story so well, but I was able to appreciate the movie on several different levels such as cinematography, direction and editing.

Bette Davis was always the prime reason for watching but I never realized what a fine naturalistic actor Claude Raines was. His scenes with Bette Davis exude intelligence and warmth.

I stopped to consider what a 2004 remake might look like - who could play the leads? Who would direct? What would the score be like?

With no disrespect to anyone in the movie industry, I don't think a remake would ever be possible.

The actors and technicians on this movie were truly masters of their craft.

I defy anyone who watches the first ten minutes not to be hooked until the closing credits.

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