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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
A vintage victory
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jun 3, 2020
It's been a few years (nearly 7 1/2) since we've run the above Carole Lombard image, Paramount p1202-870 from 1934. The good news is that a vintage version of the photo has surfaced, and you probably can buy it for a relatively inexpensive price.The 8" x 10" is up for auction at eBay, with bids open 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
ARTHUR KENNEDY'S CONQUEST OF THE SCREEN BLOGATHON: Bright Victory (1951)
Caftan Woman Posted by on Feb 17, 2019
Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema is hosting this blogathon tribute to Arthur Kennedy on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of his birth. Click HERE for the tributes to the fine actor.
Arthur Kennedy
1914-1990
John Arthur Kennedy made his Broadway debut in the short-lived Ma 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
An author's thrill of victory
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 8, 2016
Visual proof of Michelle Morgan's new Carole Lombard biography, "Carole Lombard: Twentieth-Century Star," from the writer herself: Facebook postHow delightful! It also gives us a feel for what the book will be like when we get it in our hands.Congratulations, Michelle.P.S. For a limited time, you ca read more
An author's thrill of victory
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 8, 2016
Visual proof of Michelle Morgan's new Carole Lombard biography, "Carole Lombard: Twentieth-Century Star," from the writer herself: Facebook postHow delightful! It also gives us a feel for what the book will be like when we get it in our hands.Congratulations, Michelle.P.S. For a limited time, you ca read more
Bitter Victory (1957)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jun 25, 2016
Bitter Victory
Directed by Nicholas Ray
Written by Rene Hardy, Nicholas Ray, and Gavin Lambert from Hardy’s novel
1957/France/USA
Columbia Pictures Corporation/Transcontinental Films/Robert Laffont Productions
First viewing/Netflix rental I wasn’t crazy about this one. The setting is 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.
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
Round 2 (30's/60's era) results: Elizabeth Taylor cruises to another easy victory
All Good Things Posted by monty on Mar 12, 2014
Liz is all smiles after her win over Julie Andrews
The first two brackets in the 60's era, All-American Girls and British Invasion have just wrapped up. And three of the four matches became very tight down the stretch. Final four finalist from last year, Diana Rigg was sent home early after los 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
Bette Davis’ Emotional Victory
True Classics Posted by Sarah on Aug 14, 2013
“I’ve never taken orders from anyone. As long as I live, I’ll never take orders from anyone. I’m young and strong and nothing can touch me.” Dark Victory (1939) is a prime example of the power of a Bette Davis performance. Playing the part of terminally-ill heiress Judi 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
Hollywood Victory Caravan – 1945
The Bogie Film Blog Posted by Bogart Fan on May 30, 2013
My Rating —Short and Fun— Your Bogie Fix: out of 5 Bogies Director – William D. Russell The Lowdown A young woman in Hollywood is unable to visit her wounded, war veteran brother in Washington D.C. because there’s no transportation to get there. Discovering that a train load of read more
From the victory celebration...
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Apr 8, 2013
With a huge reproduction of the banner above hanging atop the stage in the ballroom, the party at Carole Lombard headquarters continued well into the night. Finally, the guest of honor arrived."Ladies and gentlemen," the master of ceremonies said, "welcome the winner of the 2013 Favorite Classic Mov 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
Victory through “hare” power.
True Classics Posted by Brandie on Jul 2, 2011
Posting has been somewhat irregular this week, what with life’s many interruptions (in my case, this includes babysitting four children, five cats, and five dogs, in addition to everything else on my overflowing plate). Hopefully, next week we’ll be getting back in the swing of things. F read more