Now and Forever (1934) in Color — Starring Gary Cooper & Shirley Temple

Now and Forever (1934) — Buy This Classic in Color

Now and Forever (1934) is a charming drama starring Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard, and the incomparable Shirley Temple, directed by Henry Hathaway. Cooper plays a suave jewel thief whose footloose criminal life is utterly transformed by his young daughter’s innocent, unconditional love. Blending sophisticated romance, exotic international settings, and genuinely touching father-daughter scenes, this early Temple vehicle showcases three of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the height of their appeal. This professionally colorized version brings the glamour and heartwarming story to vivid new life. Buy your colorized copy today for €15.00 and own this touching classic movie in color.

Plot Summary

Jerry Day (Gary Cooper) is a charming, globe-trotting con man and jewel thief who lives a carefree life of luxury across the capitals of Europe with his beautiful, devoted girlfriend Toni Carstairs (Carole Lombard). Jerry has been running from responsibility his entire life, and his greatest abandoned obligation is his young daughter Penney (Shirley Temple), whom he left in the care of his late wife’s wealthy and respectable relatives years ago. When those relatives now seek to formally adopt Penney, Jerry initially sees an opportunity — not to reclaim his child but to sell his parental rights for a substantial cash payment, treating fatherhood as just another transaction to fund his glamorous criminal lifestyle. But when he actually meets the adorable Penney for the first time in years, everything changes in an instant. Her bright eyes, her unconditional trust, and her immediate, joyful love for the father she barely knows melt through every layer of Jerry’s carefully constructed selfishness. He abandons the adoption deal and decides to keep Penney with him, unable to sell what her innocent heart has given him so freely. Now traveling together across Europe as an unlikely family — the suave thief, his sophisticated girlfriend, and his adoring little daughter — Jerry genuinely tries to go straight for Penney’s sake. Toni, who adores Penney as much as she loves Jerry, supports the effort wholeheartedly. But old habits die devastatingly hard for a man whose only real skill is theft. When the temptation of a magnificent jewel proves irresistible and Jerry pulls one more job, the theft puts him in immediate danger of exposure and arrest. Penney’s innocent devotion — her absolute faith that her daddy is the best man in the world — forces Jerry to confront what kind of father he truly wants to be and whether he can become the man his daughter already believes he is, before the consequences of his criminal past destroy everything.

Cast & Crew

Director: Henry Hathaway

Stars: Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard, Shirley Temple, Guy Standing, Charlotte Granville, Gilbert Emery, Henry Kolker, Akim Tamiroff, Tetsu Komai, Luke Chan

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

This colorized version of Now and Forever brings the European settings — the grand hotels of Paris, the sun-drenched Mediterranean, the elegant shops and cafes where Jerry plies his trade — to gorgeous visual life. The glamorous costumes worn by Lombard, the distinguished tailoring of Cooper’s international man-of-the-world wardrobe, and Shirley Temple’s radiant, infectious screen presence all gain stunning new dimension in the restoration. The original black and white film captured the charm perfectly, but the professionally colorized restoration reveals the elegant hotel suites with their luxurious furnishings, the scenic European locations bathed in golden light, the sparkling jewelry that drives the plot, and the luminous performances of all three stars, captured with frame-by-frame precision. Watch this restored classic film in warm, beautiful color. Now also available in colour.

Buy Now and Forever in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Now and Forever was one of the pivotal films that helped establish Shirley Temple as the biggest box-office star in America — a distinction the six-year-old would hold for an astonishing four consecutive years. Her scenes with Gary Cooper — one of Hollywood’s most charismatic and naturally gifted leading men — are touchingly genuine, with Cooper displaying a tender, protective warmth that makes their father-daughter relationship deeply believable. Carole Lombard, on the verge of becoming the undisputed queen of screwball comedy, brings both glamour and genuine emotional warmth to her role as the girlfriend who loves both father and daughter. Director Henry Hathaway, who would go on to helm classics like The Lives of a Bengal Lancer and True Grit, balances the sophisticated con-artist plot with genuine emotional depth in a way that satisfies both adult and younger viewers. The film captures a fascinating moment when three future legends — Cooper already established, Temple about to explode into superstardom, Lombard on the brink of her greatest comedic triumphs — share the screen with effortless chemistry. The colorization adds radiant new beauty to this delightful early Temple vehicle.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 82 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this a Shirley Temple film?
A: Yes, Now and Forever stars Shirley Temple alongside Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard in one of her earliest starring roles, showcasing the natural charm and emotional intelligence that made her the most popular child star in history.

Q: Is this the complete version?
A: Yes, this is the full 1934 theatrical release presented in its professionally colorized version with every scene intact.

Q: What makes this film special?
A: Now and Forever brings together three of Hollywood’s greatest stars at fascinating points in their careers — Cooper at his most handsome and charming, Temple at the dawn of her record-breaking stardom, and Lombard just before her screwball comedy breakthrough. Their combined chemistry and the film’s blend of sophistication and genuine heart make it a unique and treasurable viewing experience.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: DRM-free MP4, compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: €15.00 for instant download. The colorization process ensures every scene looks stunning in color.

Q: Can I watch on multiple devices?
A: Absolutely. The file is DRM-free, so you can watch on your TV, tablet, phone, or computer.

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