IMDb > Now, Voyager (1942)
Now, Voyager
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany credits
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guidemessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsmemorable quotes
Did You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Now, Voyager (1942) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (See all 19 | slideshow) Videos (see all 2)
Now, Voyager -- Trailer for this drama starring Bette Davis

Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   7,846 votes »
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 7% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Irving Rapper
Writers:
Casey Robinson (screenplay)
Olive Higgins Prouty (from the novel by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Now, Voyager on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
31 October 1942 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Drama | Romance See more »
Tagline:
Today Her Greatest! For a woman there's always an excuse . . . See more »
Plot:
Boston spinster blossoms under therapy and finds impossible romance. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
See more »
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
'Future,' 'Bullitt,' 'Valance' on National Film Registry
 (From The Hollywood Reporter. 28 December 2007)
User Reviews:
Wonderful on DVD See more (121 total) »

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

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
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tod Andrews ... Dr. Dan Regan (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict ... Party Guest (uncredited)
David Clyde ... William (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril ... Celestine (uncredited)
Frank Dae ... Passenger (uncredited)
Donald Douglas ... George Weston (uncredited)
Charles Drake ... Leslie Trotter (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey ... Hilda (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeon ... Aunt Hester (uncredited)
Bill Edwards ... Passenger (uncredited)
Mary Field ... Passenger (uncredited)
Bess Flowers ... Concert Audience Member (uncredited)
Reed Hadley ... Henry Montague (uncredited)
Sheila Hayward ... Katie (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy ... Hamilton Hunneker (uncredited)
George Lessey ... Uncle Herbert (uncredited)
Lester Matthews ... Captain (uncredited)
Corbet Morris ... Hilary (uncredited)
Tempe Pigott ... Mrs. Smith (uncredited)
Hilda Plowright ... Justine (uncredited)
Frank Puglia ... Giuseppe (uncredited)
Constance Purdy ... Rosa (uncredited)
Georges Renavent ... M. Henri (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan ... Woman (uncredited)
Janis Wilson ... Tina Durrance (uncredited)
Isabel Withers ... Passenger (uncredited)

Ian Wolfe ... Lloyd (uncredited)
Charlotte Wynters ... Grace Weston (uncredited)
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
Irving Rapper 
 
Writing credits
Casey Robinson (screenplay)

Olive Higgins Prouty (from the novel by)

Produced by
Hal B. Wallis .... producer
 
Original Music by
Max Steiner 
 
Cinematography by
Sol Polito (director of photography)
 
Film Editing by
Warren Low 
 
Art Direction by
Robert M. Haas  (as Robert Haas)
 
Set Decoration by
Fred M. MacLean 
 
Costume Design by
Orry-Kelly (gowns)
 
Makeup Department
Perc Westmore .... makeup artist
Martha Acker .... hair (uncredited)
Edwin Allen .... makeup artist (uncredited)
 
Production Management
Al Alleborn .... unit manager (uncredited)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Emmett Emerson .... second assistant director (uncredited)
Sherry Shourds .... assistant director (uncredited)
 
Art Department
Scotty Moore .... props (uncredited)
John More .... props (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Robert B. Lee .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Willard Van Enger .... special effects
 
Stunts
Audrey Scott .... stunt double: Bette Davis (uncredited)
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Joe Cramer .... best boy (uncredited)
Frank Evans .... assistant camera (uncredited)
Al Green .... camera operator (uncredited)
Harold Noyes .... grip (uncredited)
Charles O'Bannon .... gaffer (uncredited)
Bert Six .... stills (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Mary Dery .... wardrobe (uncredited)
Eugene Joseff .... costume jeweller (uncredited)
Rydo Loshak .... wardrobe (uncredited)
Marguerite Royce .... wardrobe (uncredited)
 
Music Department
Leo F. Forbstein .... musical director
Hugo Friedhofer .... orchestrator
 
Other crew
Edward A. Blatt .... dialogue director (as Edward Blatt)
Don Siegel .... montages
George Becker .... stand-in (uncredited)
Meta Carpenter .... script clerk (uncredited)
Phyllis Clark .... stand-in (uncredited)
Gilberto Souto .... technical advisor (uncredited)
 
Crew verified as complete


Production Companies
  • Warner Bros (presents) (as Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.) (A Warner Bros. First National Picture)
DistributorsOther Companies
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
See more »
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Portuguese
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
Certification:
Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | South Korea:15 | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (PCA #8341) | Germany:o.Al. | Iceland:L | UK:PG | Canada:PG (video rating) | USA:Not Rated | Argentina:13
Filming Locations:
6621 Whitley Terrace, Whitley Heights, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USASee more »
Company:
Warner BrosSee more »

Did You Know?

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.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: As June and Charlotte enter the drawing room after June's arrival, their position relative to each other changes between shots.See 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.
See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch (2005)See more »
Soundtrack:
Yankee DoodleSee more »

FAQ

Is this movie based on a novel?
What were those terrible things that Charlotte's mother found hidden in Charlotte's bookshelves?
Do Charlotte and Jerry eventually marry?
See more »

User Reviews

   (Review this title)
62 out of 80 people found the following review 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.

Was the above review useful to you?
See more (121 total) »

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Now, Voyager (1942)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
What actress played Paul Henreid's daughter? deepsouthdick
Charlotte, Her Brothers, and Lisa (some spoilers) hoodoo7
The Mother IloveMuggy
He lights two cigarettes and hands her one hogues
Fat? vito_marzullo
Jerry's wife....(SPOILERS) massromantic27
See more »

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Mildred Pierce Muriel's Wedding Gone with the Wind Love Actually Revolutionary Road
IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
 IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Edit page' button will take you through a step-by-step process.