David De Souza Comm. 307 3/12/01 Unit Two films Now, Voyager In "Now, Voyager" Bette Davis plays Charlotte Vale, the spinster daughter of an domineering, high-society Boston matron. Charlotte is so completely under her mother's thumb that, in her first scene, we see her hiding cigarettes from her mother in her bedroom. Convinced that Charlotte is about to have a nervous breakdown, Charlotte's cousin, Lisa, calls a psychiatrist, Dr. Janquist (Claude Rains), to the house. In typical …showed first 75 words of 2456 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2456 total…pe to slow down and appreciate something different. As a result, some people will consider this film to be boring due to its lack of gloss and its leisurely-paced plot. Others will find beauty in the plainness. Strangers in Good Company is a story of friendship and courage. It is also a story of women and their special bond with one another. It is subtle and understated, and it is a true gem. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**