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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 her 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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cruise | spinster | nervous breakdown | psychiatrist | domineering mother |Taglines:
IN THE Arms OF ANOTHER WOMAN'S MAN...SHE FINDS Her MAN! (original print ad - almost all caps) See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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31 October 1942 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Reise aus der Vergangenheit See more »Filming Locations:
6621 Whitley Terrace, Whitley Heights, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on May 10, 1943 with Paul Henreid reprising his 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: Dr. Jasquith says that tyranny is sometimes expression of the maternal instinct. If that's a mother's love, I want no part of it.See more »
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Yankee Doodle(ca. 1755) (uncredited)
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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.