Now, Voyager

Starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains. Directed by Irving Rapper.
(1942, 117mins. Pre-dates the rating system, but is suitable for most audiences.)

One of Bette Davis’ most adored pictures, “Now, Voyager” is the story of one woman’s self-actualizing discovery of inner strength and transformation through love from a dowdy, neurotic wall-flower. Davis gave a masterful performance showcasing her signature forcefulness as well as her capacity for romantic gentleness. The supporting cast is also superb. The movie includes the legendary scene of Henreid’s neatly suggestive lighting of two cigarettes.