Shining Victory
“The Picture That Probes the Secret Dreams of Lonesome Women!”
Synopsis
In a Scottish sanitarium, a brilliant research psychiatrist works on a treatment for dementia praecox. He falls for his altruistic female lab assistant and they begin a passionate, tragic relationship.
Top Cast
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James Stephenson
Dr. Paul Venner
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Dr. Mary Murray
Donald Crisp
Dr. Drewett
Barbara O'Neil
Miss Leeming
Montagu Love
Dr. Blake
Sig Ruman
Professor Herman Von Reiter
G.P. Huntley
Dr. Thornton
Richard Ainley
Dr. Hale
Bruce Lester
Dr. Bentley
Leonard Mudie
Mr. Tom Foster
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Foster
Frank Reicher
Dr. Esterhazy
Hermine Sterler
Miss Hoffman
Billy Bevan
Chivers
Clare Verdera
Miss Dennis
Crauford Kent
Dr. Corliss
Alec Craig
Jeweler
Mary Taylor
Mrs. Kent a Patient (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard W. Koch, Anne Froelich
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Shining Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
Howard W. Koch, Anne Froelich, A.J. Cronin
Max Steiner
James Wong Howe
Warren Low
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Director
Howard W. Koch
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Anne Froelich
Screenplay
Warren Low
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shining Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shining Victory about?
In a Scottish sanitarium, a brilliant research psychiatrist works on a treatment for dementia praecox. He falls for his altruistic female lab assistant and they begin a passionate, tragic relationship.
Who directed Shining Victory?
Shining Victory was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in Shining Victory?
The principal cast of Shining Victory includes James Stephenson, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Donald Crisp, Barbara O'Neil, Montagu Love.
When was Shining Victory released and how long is it?
Shining Victory was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Shining Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shining Victory was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shining Victory?
Shining Victory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).