Now, Voyager (1942)

While just as melodramatic as Dark Victory, Now Voyager entails the much more compelling story of Bette Davis as a woman who has been completely trampled by her mother to the point where she’s close to a nervous breakdown. With the intervention of a psychiatrist, she manages to find herself and a real purpose to her life. Gladys Cooper is truly a piece of work in role of the controlling mother. Bette does a magnificent job transforming from the bitter, closed-off young woman to a warm and open guardian and her acting is ultimately what makes the story a success.

Oscar Win: Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture

Oscar Nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Actress in a Leading Role