Voyager Now Trivia

1. Charlotte Vale, a repressed spinster, is an abused woman. Who is her abuser?

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Answer: Her abuser is her mother.

Gladys Cooper (1888-1971) gives a tour de force performance as the cruel and domineering mother. Her character is stern, unloving and intentionally creates fear and doubt into her daughter, Charlotte. Romances are destroyed, independence is frowned upon and eventually Charlotte is depressed, unattractive and nearly suicidal.

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Answer: Vale

The Vales are a rich and powerful Boston family. The story centers on Charlotte Vale, who is very shy and repressed. There is a bit of irony about the name; Charlotte's true personality is 'veiled' in the beginning of the movie.

From Quiz Sailing Through "Now Voyager"

Answer: Charlotte carves ivory on boxes.

The doctor is impressed with Charlotte's skill at carving ivory. Starved for recognition, she reacts in a self-deprecating manner and soon realizes that Dr. Jaquith is sincere. From that point on, Charlotte develops respect for him and eventually works with him to become more independent and well. Today the sale and use of ivory is highly restricted, but the events of the film predate our realization of our responsibilities to endangered species.

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Answer: Lisa, Charlotte's sister-in-law

Charlotte's mother does not think there is anything wrong with Charlotte and is horrified at the idea that her daughter might be having a nervous breakdown. June teases Charlotte unmercifully about her old-fashioned clothes and shy manner. Charlotte's only sympathetic friend at this point in the movie is her sister-in-law, Lisa (who is also June's mother).

From Quiz Sailing Through "Now Voyager"

Answer: Her niece, June

Bonita Granville (1923-1988) plays June, the cruel niece of Charlotte. June teases 'Poor aunt Charlotte' and enjoys it. June is young, beautiful and selfish and all the things Charlotte is not. It is during one of June's abusive tirades against Charlotte that the inevitable breakdown begins.

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Answer: Cascade

Cascade is the name of Dr. Jaquith's convalescent hospital. Charlotte's mother thinks of it as a place with 'high walls and yowling inmates', but in reality Cascade is a beautiful resort-like place in the country.

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Answer: The psychiatrist, Dr. Jaquith

Claude Rains (1889-1967) plays the part of her psychiatrist, Dr. Jaquith. The psychiatrist is an important character because much of Charlotte's future happiness results from his professional concern, gentle manner and guidance. Mr. Rains combines all of these qualities clearly and with his usual subtle charm. Perhaps he used his experience as an acting coach to help him develop the character. Claude Rains taught acting at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

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Answer: Walt Whitman

When Dr. Jaquith tells Charlotte she is strong enough to be on her own again after a few weeks at Cascade, she is still unsure of herself. Dr. Jaquith has a quotation from Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' printed out for her to give her courage and confidence: "The untold want, by life and land ne'er granted/Now, Voyager, sail thou forth to seek and find".

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Answer: Miss Beauchamp

Lisa arranges for Charlotte to take a cruise after her convalescence. A cousin, Rene Beauchamp, was supposed to go on the cruise but cancelled at the last minute, so there was no time for Charlotte's name to be added to the passenger list. This creates more identity confusion for Charlotte; she even ends up wearing Rene Beauchamp's clothes!

From Quiz Sailing Through "Now Voyager"

Answer: She meets Jeremiah Duveaux Durrance.

Jeremiah Duveaux Durrance, or Jerry, is played by Paul Henreid (1908-1992). The character is complex because, since he is married, the audience is set to dislike his relationship with Charlotte. Paul Henreid plays him as a quietly suffering gentleman, who is drawn to Charlotte more as a friend than a lover. Their love deepens slowly and soon each of them chooses to forsake passion for another character's well being.

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Answer: A bottle of perfume

The perfume he buys for her is called "Joie de Fleur". It is obvious that even though Jerry mentions his wife and family early on, he is smitten with the now beautiful and poised Charlotte, as she is with him.

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Answer: The Christ of the Andes

The cruise ship pulls into the harbor of Rio de Janiero in Brazil. Charlotte points to the Christ of the Andes that even today looks out over the city. She tells Jerry "This should warm your architect's heart".

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Answer: Propinquity and propriety

Deb is Jerry's friend. She clues Charlotte in to Jerry's unhappy home life. Jerry's wife Isabel holds him back from his career in architecture and their second child, Tina, is unwanted and unloved. But because she is so concerned with appearances Isabel will not let go of her husband.

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Answer: Charlotte is beautiful, charming and assertive.

Upon her return from the cruise, Charlotte's older brothers and their wives come for dinner. Her mother tries to intimidate and control her again. At that moment, flowers arrive from Jerry and Charlotte is able to carry on with dignity. The family is shocked by her weight loss, her beautiful black gown and her new decisive personality. It is poignant when Charlotte's sister-in-law tells her, "You'd fit in anywhere".

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Answer: She becomes engaged

In South America, Charlotte and Jerry acknowledge their love for one another but realize that because he is married, their situation is hopeless. In Boston she becomes re-acquainted with Elliott Livingston, a rich widower. She agrees to marry him but later breaks it off after running into Jerry again at a party.

From Quiz Sailing Through "Now Voyager"

Answer: The patient is Jerry's daughter.

Charlotte's relationship with Jerry has been platonic, though their feelings for each other are serious. Jerry, after all, is married. When Charlotte meets his daughter, who is suffering from depression, as she had been, her maternal instincts are aroused. Dr. Jaquith allows Charlotte to befriend Tina but Jerry and Charlotte must not cross any physical boundaries if Charlotte is to continue helping Tina. They agree to not see each other for Tina's sake.

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Answer: Camille

Tina, Jerry's young daughter, reminds Charlotte of herself before she blossomed and so she takes Tina under her wing. The two go on a camping trip and they become so close that Charlotte suggests Tina call her something other than 'Miss Vale'. After hearing Charlotte's suggestions, Tina chooses Camille, which is significant because that is also Jerry's pet name for Charlotte.

From Quiz Sailing Through "Now Voyager"

Answer: "Let's not ask for the moon. We have the stars".

Many find this somewhat overly romanticized ending too sweet. However its beauty is in these two people, who really love each other, sacrificing passion to benefit another. This quality of true love and mutual respect adds to the tender beauty of the film.

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