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Now, Voyager

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Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Jasquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.
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Now, Voyager is a Hollywood swooner with Bette Davis and Paul Henreid in a melodrama to end all melomers.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Davis gives a captivating career-high turn as Charlotte Vale... Jul 21, 2022 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian This film is exquisitely crafted and passionately acted. Rated: 5/5 Aug 4, 2021 Full Review Age Staff The Age (Australia) Bette Davis, as the neurotic daughter, Claude Rains, the doctor, and Paul Henreid, combine to make a fine production. Nov 19, 2020 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film It fits within the genre and it is a great show for Davis’s talents. Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Jorge Luis Borges Sur It was directed by a certain Irving Rapper, who, quite possibly, may not be a fool. Unfortunately, this is how they degrade the tragic heroine of The Little Foxes, The Letter, Of Human Bondage. Dec 15, 2021 Full Review Sue Heal Radio Times This is a movie in which all the elements come together in perfect harmony to give an essentially hackneyed theme the imprint of greatness. Rated: 5/5 Sep 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim S Bette Davis at her very best. Excellent acting support from Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, Paul Henreid, and Mary Wickes. This is a classic movie of the 1940's Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review b s Charlotte一直生活在母亲的控制之下，在疗养院的治疗让她获得恢复，而一次出海的旅途中，她遇见了有妇之夫Jerry，并获得了新生。回到原初的家庭，她获得了抗衡母亲的力量，一个个人成长史。电影没有把他们搁置在道德的审判席上，而是在一种接纳现状的前提下模拟了一种家庭生活。男人每次点两支烟的场景不断重复。 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Leaburn O How on earth is this regarded as a classic? Been meaning to watch for a couple of years given the praise the film has received. Maybe the first half hour is intriguing even if it is overacted. The final hour of the film is overlaid with the most dramatically annoying string score, whilst the plot spins more and more absurdly sentimental and even reaching crescendos of creepy obsessiveness from the main protagonist. The ending is as weak as the two leads. The child is a terrible actor. Everything about the film is irritating, too slow paced and hammed up. As bad as classic film as I’ve seen. Watched on BBC iPlayer. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review John L I had a girlfriend like Beth Davis, this film reminds me of the magic of both of them..... And my face is filled with smile and eyes with tears..... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Richard N Another reason why Bette Davis is the Greatest American Star. Just watch and feel the heartbreak of mental illness. And the triumph at the end. Charlotte doesn't need a man, she has herself! She is STRONG! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Sharon I This is my favorite Bette Davis movie. I’ve watched it many times over the years. Great cast! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Irving Rapper

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Bette Davis

Charlotte Vale

Claude Rains

Dr. Jaquith

Paul Henreid

Jerry Durrance

Gladys Cooper

Mrs. Henry Windle Vale

Bonita Granville

June Vale

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Synopsis Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Jasquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.
Director
Irving Rapper
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Olive Higgins Prouty, Casey Robinson
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 1942, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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