The Light That Failed
“Only Rudyard Kipling could write such a romance! Only Ronald Colman could play such a role!”
Synopsis
A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.
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Ronald Colman
Dick Heldar
Walter Huston
Torpenhow
Muriel Angelus
Maisie
Ida Lupino
Bessie Broke
Dudley Digges
The Nilghai
Ernest Cossart
Beeton
Ferike Boros
Madame Binat
Pedro de Cordoba
Monsieur Binat
Colin Tapley
Gardner
Ronald Sinclair
Young Dick
Sarita Wooton
Young Maisie
Halliwell Hobbes
Doctor
Charles Irwin
Soldier Model
Francis McDonald
George
George Regas
Cassavetti
Wilfred Roberts
Barton
Jimmy Aubrey
Soldier
Clara Blore
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carson
- Original Score
- Victor Young, Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- The Light That Failed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Robert Carson, Rudyard Kipling
Victor Young, Richard Hageman
Theodor Sparkuhl
Thomas Scott
William A. Wellman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carson
Screenplay
William A. Wellman
Director
William A. Wellman
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Thomas Scott
Editor
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Yakima Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light That Failed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light That Failed about?
A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.
Who directed The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Light That Failed?
The principal cast of The Light That Failed includes Ronald Colman, Walter Huston, Muriel Angelus, Ida Lupino, Dudley Digges.
When was The Light That Failed released and how long is it?
The Light That Failed was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light That Failed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light That Failed was composed by Victor Young, Richard Hageman.
Is The Light That Failed based on a book or true story?
The Light That Failed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudyard Kipling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).