Now and Forever

Now and Forever

81 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 31, 1934

Young 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. Despite the responsibility of his new family, Jerry is swayed by the corruptible influence of jewelry thief Felix Evans. When Evans lures Jerry into a job, it puts the continuation of his new family life at risk.

Now and Forever

81 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 31, 1934

Now and Forever
Young 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. Despite the responsibility of his new family, Jerry is swayed by the corruptible influence of jewelry thief Felix Evans. When Evans lures Jerry into a job, it puts the continuation of his new family life at risk.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Paramount
Original title Now and Forever
Directors Henry Hathaway
Writers Sylvia Thalberg, Vincent Lawrence

Cast

Gary Cooper

as Jerry Day

Shirley Temple

as Penelope 'Pennie' Day

Carole Lombard

as Toni Carstairs Day

Guy Standing

as Felix Evans

Charlotte Granville

as Mrs. J.H.P. Crane

Gilbert Emery

as James Higginson

Henry Kolker

as Mr. Clark

Tetsu Komai

as Mr. Ling - Hotel Manager

Akim Tamiroff

as French Jeweller

Luke Chan

as Assistant Hotel Manager

Beal Wong

as Assistant Hotel Clerk

Richard Loo

as Hotel Clerk