And Now Tomorrow is a 1944 American drama film based on the best-selling novel, published in 1942 by Rachel Field, directed by Irving Pichel and written by Raymond Chandler.

Emily Blair, born into a very wealthy family in Blairtown, becomes deaf after contracting meningitis.

Before leaving, she was engaged to Jeff Stoddard, but put the wedding on hold because of her illness and the following hearing disability.

On her return home, she shares a taxi with Dr. Merek Vance, who also grew up in Blairtown, but under less fortunate circumstances.

She gains the respect of some of the factory workers, the Gallos, when she helps the doctor treat their child, Tommy.

Upon their return to the Blair residence, Merek accidentally sees Jeff and Janice together, and understands that they are an item.

Some time later, Merek concludes that his treatment is not working, but he tells her that he has fallen in love with her, despite her snobbish manners.

[4][5] Paramount bought the film rights for $75,000, outbidding Warner Bros and David O. Selznick.

For a time Veronica Lake was mentioned as Young's co-star[10] but Hayward ended up playing the role.

[12] Hedda Hopper reported in her regular column around this time that "when Loretta Young and Alan Ladd played in China together, he swore he'd never make another picture with her.

"[13] Raymond Chandler signed a long-term contract with Paramount in late 1943 and he was put to work on the script.

[17] Ladd and Young reprised their roles in a one-hour adaptation of the film for Lux Radio Theatre on May 21, 1945.

On June 10, 1946, Lux Radio Theatre broadcast a second adaptation, this time with Olivia de Havilland and John Lund in the lead roles.