Now and Forever
Synopsis
Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.
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Gary Cooper
Jerome 'Jerry' Day
Shirley Temple
Penelope 'Pennie' Day
Carole Lombard
Toni Day
Guy Standing
Felix Evans
Charlotte Granville
Mrs. Crane
Gilbert Emery
James Higginson
Henry Kolker
Mr. Clark
Tetsu Komai
Mr. Ling
Akim Tamiroff
French Jeweller (uncredited)
Luke Chan
Assistant Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Beal Wong
Assistant Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Doctor (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Dowager Gambler (uncredited)
Buster Phelps
Little Boy with Skates (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Harry Stubbs
Harry O'Neil (uncredited)
Ynez Seabury
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvia Thalberg, Vincent Lawrence
- Original Title
- Now and Forever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Sylvia Thalberg, Vincent Lawrence, Jack Kirkland, Melville Baker
Harry Fischbeck
Ellsworth Hoagland
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Sylvia Thalberg
Screenplay
Vincent Lawrence
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Frequently Asked Questions About Now and Forever
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What is Now and Forever about?
Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.
Who directed Now and Forever?
Now and Forever was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Now and Forever?
The principal cast of Now and Forever includes Gary Cooper, Shirley Temple, Carole Lombard, Guy Standing, Charlotte Granville.
When was Now and Forever released and how long is it?
Now and Forever was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.