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Now and Forever poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.0 / 100
1934·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 21m

NOW AND FOREVER

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.

Above the Line
Henry Hathaway·DirectorSylvia Thalberg·ScreenplayVincent Lawrence·ScreenplayHarry Fischbeck·Director of PhotographyEllsworth Hoagland·Editor
Cast
Gary Cooper·Jerome 'Jerry' DayShirley Temple·Penelope 'Pennie' DayCarole Lombard·Toni Carstairs DayGuy Standing·Felix EvansCharlotte Granville·Mrs. J.H.P. CraneGilbert Emery·James HigginsonHenry Kolker·Mr. ClarkTetsu Komai·Hotel Manager Mr. LingAkim Tamiroff·French Jeweller (uncredited)Luke Chan·Assistant Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Henry Hathaway·Director
Writing· 4
Sylvia Thalberg·ScreenplayJack Kirkland·StoryMelville Baker·StoryVincent Lawrence·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Harry Fischbeck·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ellsworth Hoagland·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Robert Usher·Art DirectionHans Dreier·Art Direction
Production· 1
Louis D. Lighton·Producer
By the Numbers
68.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Now and Forever's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A4291
#417482
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Dreamy
Composition
Overlaid
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a young man and woman lying on a surface covered with scattered red petals and small yellow flowers, against a background of purple and ”

romance
Key Elements
Red PetalsYellow Flowers
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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