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Now, Voyager (1942)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  31 October 1942 (USA)
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Boston spinster blossoms under therapy and finds impossible romance.

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Mrs. Henry Vale
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Elliot Livingston
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Lisa Vale
Lee Patrick ...
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Mr. Thompson
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Miss Trask (as Katherine Alexander)
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Frank McIntyre
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Dora Pickford
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In Boston, the over-weight spinster Charlotte Vale is a repressed woman without self-esteem and completely dominated by her wealthy mother Mrs. Henry Vale. When her sister-in-law Lisa Vale brings the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Jaquith, who is her friend, to visit Charlotte, he invites her to spend some time in his sanatorium. Soon Charlotte transforms in a sophisticated and confident woman and travels in a cruise to South America. She meets architect Jerry Durrance, who is married, and they have a love affair in Rio de Janeiro. Six months later, she returns home and confronts his mother with her independence and own free will. One day, Charlotte has an argument with her mother and she dies of a heart attack. Charlotte becomes the heir of the Vale's fortune but she feels guilty for the death of her mother. She decides to return to Dr. Jaquith's sanatorium whether she befriends Tina, who is the twelve-year-old daughter of Jerry rejected by her mother. She brings the girl to her house in ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 11, 1946 with Bette Davis reprising her film role. See more »

Goofs

Later in the movie, Jaquith puts his hands in his pockets, then his arms are folded, then back to pockets. See more »

Quotes

Charlotte Vale: Oh Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars.
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"Symphony No.6 in B Minor (Pathétique) Op. 74"
(1893) (uncredited)
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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One of the best
22 September 2004 | by (TCM's Basement) – See all my reviews

This is what great film making is all about. Everything comes together in this classic movie, and Bette never looked more beautiful decked out in fabulous 1940's clothes designed by Orry-Kelly. Most everyone can relate to the downtrodden Charlotte Vale under the viscous thumb of her selfish mother. And who doesn't stand up and cheer when Charlotte defies her mother, finds love and starts to live her own life? Bette's performance is subdued, and there's no chewing up the scenery here because it's a great script that needs little enhancement. Filled with great lines and classic scenes, this is one film that every true classic film lover needs in their collection.


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