Synopsis:
Calgary Cinematheque Presents: Now, Voyager (1942)
“Oh, Jerry, don’t let’s ask for the moon. We have the stars!”
The “Women’s Picture” genre of the 1940s reaches its wish-fulfillment pinnacle in Now, Voyager. Bette Davis gives a performance for the ages as Charlotte Vale, a mentally frail spinster living under the thumb of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). Through therapy with a kindly doctor (Claude Rains) and a cruise to South America, Charlotte discovers her true self. Her newfound confidence attracts Jerry (Paul Henreid), and the two begin a passionate affair. Jerry, however, is married, and Charlotte must choose between love and her own liberation.
Now, Voyager proved why Davis was considered the queen of the Warner Bros. studio lot. Nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Oscars, it won Best Original Score at the 1943 ceremony for Max Steiner’s memorable music.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Irving Rapper
Stars: Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Running time: 1 hr 57 min
Rating: STC
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