Now, Voyager(1942)

Now, Voyager is based upon the 1941 novel of the same name, which was written by the American author Olive Higgins Prouty. Now, Voyager is the third in a series of five novels written by Prouty, all of which focus upon the Vale family of Boston. The title comes from Walt Whitman’s poem “The Untold Want.” The events of the third novel were inspired by Prouty’s own experiences of receiving psychotherapy treatment in a sanatorium in 1925, following her own breakdown after the death of her daughter. The film adaptation of the novel was originally set to be directed by Edmund Goulding(Dark Victory, Nightmare Alley). Goulding had the actress Irene Dunne in mind for the role of Charlotte Vale, but unfortunately Goulding fell ill and had to withdraw from the project. Michael Curtiz(The Adventures Of Robin Hood, Mildred Pierce) was then assigned to the film as the new director. Curtiz considered both Norma Shearer and Ginger Rogers for the role of Charlotte. Bette Davis really wanted the role.…