Dark Victory
"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!"
Originally released in 1939. Dark Victory is a drama/romance film. directed by Edmund Goulding.
Starring Bette Davis, George Brent, and Humphrey Bogart
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (154 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Davis
as Judith Traherne
George Brent
as Dr. Frederick Steele
Humphrey Bogart
as Michael O'Leary
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Ann King
Ronald Reagan
as Alec
Henry Travers
as Dr. Parsons
Cora Witherspoon
as Carrie
Dorothy Peterson
as Miss Wainwright
Virginia Brissac
as Martha
Charles Richman
as Colonel Mantle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Victory about?
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 doct...
Who directed Dark Victory?
Dark Victory was directed by Edmund Goulding.
How long is Dark Victory?
Dark Victory has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Dark Victory released?
Dark Victory was released on April 20, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark Victory?
The main cast of Dark Victory includes Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan.
Is Dark Victory worth watching?
Dark Victory has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.