Dark Victory poster

Dark Victory (1939)

"I've crammed every minute so full of waste. And now there's so little time. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid!"

7.0 ★19391h 44mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Edmund Goulding

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

EN

Release

April 20, 1939

Director

Edmund Goulding

Official Trailer

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Overview

Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor,...

Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Judith Traherne

George Brent

George Brent

Dr. Frederick Steele

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Michael O'Leary

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Ann King

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Alec

Henry Travers

Henry Travers

Dr. Parsons

Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon

Carrie

Dorothy Peterson

Dorothy Peterson

Miss Wainwright

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Martha

Charles Richman

Charles Richman

Colonel Mantle

Herbert Rawlinson

Herbert Rawlinson

Dr. Carter

Leonard Mudie

Leonard Mudie

Dr. Driscoll

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dark Victory (1939), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dark Victory. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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