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Now and Forever
Now and Forever
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  2. Now and Forever

Now and Forever

1934
1h 22m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1934

Runtime

1h 22m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Aug 31, 1934
Languages
English
Director
Henry Hathaway
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Jerome 'Jerry' Day

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Penelope 'Pennie' Day

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Toni Carstairs Day

Guy Standing

Guy Standing

Felix Evans

Charlotte Granville

Charlotte Granville

Mrs. J.H.P. Crane

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

James Higginson

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

Mr. Clark

Tetsu Komai

Tetsu Komai

Hotel Manager Mr. Ling

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

French Jeweller (uncredited)

Luke Chan

Assistant Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Beal Wong

Assistant Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Egon Brecher

Egon Brecher

Doctor (uncredited)

Carrie Daumery

Carrie Daumery

Dowager Gambler (uncredited)

Buster Phelps

Buster Phelps

Little Boy With Skates (uncredited)

Rolfe Sedan

Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Harry Stubbs

Harry Stubbs

Harry O'Neil (uncredited)

Ynez Seabury

Ynez Seabury

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