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Dark Victory (1939): Bette Davis at Her Best
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 8, 2020
Dark Victory reminds one how eclectic the Warner Bros. stock company was in 1939 because, in a Bette Davis vehicle, the first visage to present itself is none other than a wry Humphrey Bogart. The movie is a veritable grab bag of assorted talent from Bogart to Ronald Reagan and even kindly, bushy-b read more
From the Archives: Dark Victory ( 1939 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Dec 9, 2019
Geraldine Fitzgerald and Bette Davis are grinning in the presence of a young Ronald Reagan in this scene from Dark Victory ( 1939 ). Little did they know that he would one day become President of the United States. Unfortunately, Reagan's character spent most of this picture in a drunken state...but read more
Watching 1939: Dark Victory
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Jul 26, 2018
In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more
Dark Victory (1939, Edmund Goulding)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 5, 2018
Bette Davis and George Brent never kiss in Dark Victory. He’s a brilliant neurosurgeon, she’s a mysteriously ill young socialite. He saves her, they fall in love. But does he really save her…. Victory gives Davis an excellent part, right up until the end of the film. It’s a somewhat bumpy ride–in read more
The Essential Films of 1939: Dark Victory
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Mar 8, 2015
Bette Davis gets a large dose of prognosis negative in Dark Victory.
The Director: Edmund Goulding.
The Stars: Bette Davis; George Brent; Geraldine Fitzgerald; Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan.
Source Material: A 1934 play by Bertram Bloch and George Emerson Brewer Jr. read more
Dark Victory (1939)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Feb 2, 2015
via: http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2014/4/17/seasons-of-bette-dark-victory-1939.html Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Dark Victory is a melodrama par excellence, a three-hanky weepie starring one of the masters of the genre, Bette Davis. Variety noted that the “picture is stu read more
Dark Victory (1939)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Feb 2, 2015
via: http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2014/4/17/seasons-of-bette-dark-victory-1939.html Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Dark Victory is a melodrama par excellence, a three-hanky weepie starring one of the masters of the genre, Bette Davis. Variety noted that the “picture is stu read more
Dark victory,Dirty Dozen 42 review
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Nov 26, 2014
Dark victory,Dirty Dozen 42 review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest https://www.facebook.com/events/429632753834867/ Dirty Dozen review board Dirty Dozen Film Review of a classic that i love greatly. Dark victory is one of those 1939 gems that was the year where so many wonde read more
Dark victory,Dirty Dozen 42 review
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Nov 26, 2014
Dark victory,Dirty Dozen 42 review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest https://www.facebook.com/events/429632753834867/ Dirty Dozen review board Dirty Dozen Film Review of a classic that i love greatly. Dark victory is one of those 1939 gems that was the year where so many wonde read more
DARK VICTORY.
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Nov 5, 2014
“DARK VICTORY” 1939. To kick off November with the second installment of “Random Movies Month” for Monty and Desiree’s website, I thought I would review one of my absolute favorite movies of all time “Dark Victory” featuring the iconic Bette Davis in her gre read more
Dark Victory
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Mar 12, 2014
Dark Victory is a 1939 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart,Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Ronald Reagan. The screenplay by Casey Robinson was based on the unsuccessful 1934 play of the same title by George Brewer and Bertram read more
Dark Victory
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Mar 12, 2014
Dark Victory is a 1939 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart,Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Ronald Reagan. The screenplay by Casey Robinson was based on the unsuccessful 1934 play of the same title by George Brewer and Bertram read more
Dark Victory (1939) (3)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Laura Grande on Nov 20, 2013
Dark Victory continues to be hailed in film circles as one of Bette Davis’ crowning achievements. And rightly so. The Oscar-nominated Davis delicately balances the myriad of emotions her character experiences throughout the duration of the film, holding the movie afloat simply through the pow read more
Book Review: Dark Victory: The Life of Bette Davis
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Laura Grande on Oct 4, 2013
Film historian Ed Sikov’s 2008 book Dark Victory: The Life of Bette Davis is not so much a biography as a detailed overview of the thespian’s filmography. Sikov, playing the film critic, discusses Davis’ performance in each film and provides an analysis of her abilities in each ro read more
Dark Victory – 1939
The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on Jun 6, 2013
My Rating —Pretty Good— Bogie Film Fix: out of 5 Bogies! Director: Edmund Goulding The Lowdown A rich, young socialite (Bette Davis) and the doctor (George Brent) that diagnoses her brain tumor fall in love and struggle with the knowledge that she only has a few months left to live. read more
Dark Victory (1939) (1)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Jun 14, 2012
All film buffs worth their salt know that 1939 is a crucial year for film; some would even say it was the best year for film as can be proven by the ten films nominated for Best Picture. From the Wizard of Oz to Gone With the Wind and Wuthering Heights, 1939 is a pretty great year to love movies. read more
Dark Victory (2)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jul 10, 2011
Bette Davis plays Judith, a young, carefree socialite who’s life revolves around partying, raising dogs and training horses. Lately she has been suffering from strange headaches, and perhaps the reason she sleeps all day is because the light bothers her, but she just ignores these ailments. read more
Dark Victory (1)
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 14, 2011
Bette Davis played a wide variety of parts, but I typically think of her in strong, sometimes ruthless, often bitchy roles. Dark Victory, however, puts Davis in a very sympathetic persona. I think this movie is generally listed among Davis’ best work. It ranks among her many Oscar nomina read more
24 Bogie Movie Marathon #7: Dark Victory (1939)
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Dark Victory (1939) is a tear-jerker to end all tear-jerkers. Judith Trahearne (Bette Davis) has been diagnosed with Glioma by Dr. Frederick Steele (George Brent). Glioma is a type of bra read more
DARK VICTORY (1939).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Dec 9, 2009
Dark Victory (1939) A drama directed by Edmund Goulding and the second film that he and Bette Davis worked together on. They also worked together on That Certain Woman (1937), The Old Maid (1939) and The Great Lie (1941).
Judith Traherne(Bette Davis) socialite/heiress, who loves fast cars and be read more