A FILM TO REMEMBER: “DARK VICTORY” (1939)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Dark Victory”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Edmund Goulding’s “Dark Victory”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether or not she’ll meet her final days with dignity.

Still image of filmmaker Edmund Goulding.

STUDIO:

Warner Bros. Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Edmund Goulding

CAST:

• Bette Davis … Judith Traherne
• George Brent … Dr. Frederick Steele
• Humphrey Bogart … Michael O’Leary
• Geraldine Fitzgerald … Ann King