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!”
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.
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Dark Victory (1939): Guest Programmer Gene Wilder with Robert Osborne - Bette Davis - Classic DramaOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-11-05
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Bette Davis
Judith Traherne
George Brent
Dr. Frederick Steele
Humphrey Bogart
Michael O'Leary
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Ann King
Ronald Reagan
Alec
Henry Travers
Dr. Parsons
Cora Witherspoon
Carrie
Dorothy Peterson
Miss Wainwright
Virginia Brissac
Martha
Charles Richman
Colonel Mantle
Herbert Rawlinson
Dr. Carter
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Driscoll
Fay Helm
Miss Dodd
Lottie Williams
Lucy
Marian Alden
Judith's Friend (uncredited)
Wilda Bennett
Judith's Friend (uncredited)
Diane Bernard
Lucy (uncredited)
Black Ace
Judith's Horse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Dark Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Casey Robinson, Bertram Bloch, George Emerson Brewer Jr.
Max Steiner
Ernest Haller
William Holmes
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Edmund Goulding
Director
Casey Robinson
Screenplay
William Holmes
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Victory
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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 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.
Who directed Dark Victory?
Dark Victory was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Dark Victory?
The principal cast of Dark Victory includes Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan.
When was Dark Victory released and how long is it?
Dark Victory was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Victory was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Victory?
Dark Victory holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).