And Now Tomorrow

And Now Tomorrow

Year: 1944

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Irving Pichel

DramaRomance

Emily Blair, a rich deaf woman, becomes the test subject for Dr. Vance’s experimental serum. Vance, who grew up poor in Blairtown, first tries a cure that fails. While Emily’s sister carries on an affair with her fiancé Jeff, Vance devises a second serum that makes Emily faint, leaving everyone unsure if it finally works.

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Timeline & Setting – And Now Tomorrow (1944)

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Location

Blairtown, Pittsburgh

Blairtown is a wealthy enclave connected to a bustling industrial region. The film follows Emily Blair returning to her family home, amid its social orbit and factory life. The nearby city of Pittsburgh represents the professional hub where Dr. Merek Vance practices medicine.

🏙️ Blairtown 🏭 Factory town 🗺️ Pennsylvania

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Main Characters – And Now Tomorrow (1944)

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Emily Blair (Loretta Young)

Wealthy heiress who becomes deaf after meningitis. At first a sharp, snobbish figure who relies on appearances, she gradually learns humility and how to value genuine connection. Her evolution is driven by love, friendship, and the search for a cure.

🎭 Snobbish 💖 Transformation

Jeff Stoddard (Barry Sullivan)

Emily’s former fiancé who secretly falls for her sister Janice. Reluctant to reveal his new love, he embodies loyalty and conflict between staying true to Emily and pursuing happiness elsewhere.

💑 Love interest 🧭 Loyalty

Doctor Merek Vance (Alan Ladd)

A physician from a less affluent background who returns to Blairtown to help Emily. He challenges Emily’s views and offers sincere care, eventually confessing his love while balancing professional duty with personal desire.

🧪 Doctor 💘 Romantic

Janice Blair (Susan Hayward)

Emily’s younger sister who becomes involved with Jeff. Her relationship adds to the romantic tension, and she represents the family’s more carefree and social side.

👧 Sibling 💖 Romance

Dr Weeks (Cecil Kellaway)

Blairtown’s physician who seeks a cure for Emily’s deafness. He is the steady anchor of medical effort, guiding Emily through treatment and moral questions.

🩺 Doctor 🧭 Mentor

Angeletta Gallo (Helen Mack)

Member of the factory family who interacts with Emily during treatment. Her presence signals the working-class community and the human bonds that develop beyond wealth.

🏠 Family 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community

Peter Gallo (Anthony Caruso)

Angeletta’s partner in the Gallo family, representing the workers whose child benefits from Emily’s growing empathy and the doctors’ care.

🛠️ Worker 🤝 Community

Uncle Wallace (Grant Mitchell)

Emily’s wealthy relative who embodies the family’s status and traditional expectations. His presence marks the social pressures surrounding marriage and duty.

🏛️ Family 💼 Status

Joe (Darryl Hickman)

A younger character whose presence hints at Blairtown’s everyday life and the social environment that frames Emily’s transformation.

👦 Youth 🧩 Supporting

Charlie (Doodles Weaver)

A supporting role adding color to Blairtown’s world; his character contributes to the town’s texture and dynamics.

🎭 Comic relief 🧑‍💼 Supporting

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Major Themes – And Now Tomorrow (1944)

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🌱 Transformation

Emily’s arc moves from haughty privilege to empathy as she learns to see the world beyond her own comforts. The medical journey with Merek forces her to confront her snobbery and adapt to new realities. Her evolving character is tied to the changes she experiences among the workers and family.

💞 Love

Romantic tensions drive much of the drama: Emily’s rekindled feelings for Merek, Merek’s confession of love, and Jeff and Janice’s secret relationship. The relationships test loyalties and force honest choices about happiness and sacrifice.

👂 Disability & Communication

The story centers on Emily’s deafness and the attempt to restore hearing through experimental treatment. The condition reshapes how she communicates, negotiates social standing, and forms trust with others. The journey also highlights communication barriers and breakthroughs.

🏭 Class & Compassion

Emily’s interactions with factory workers—especially the Gallos—reveal a world beyond her estate. Her acts of kindness and the doctor’s care underline how class lines can blur when people face common challenges. The plot uses hardship to encourage mercy and social awareness.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:40

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