description Dark Victory Overview
Dark Victory is a 1939 melodrama film directed by Edmund Goulding, adapted from the 1934 play of the same name. The movie stars Bette Davis alongside George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, and Geraldine Fitzgerald. Casey Robinson’s screenplay draws upon the original stage production by George Brewer and Bertram Bloch.
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info Dark Victory Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1939 |
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What illness does Bette Davis's character have in Dark Victory?
Bette Davis plays Judith Traherne, a wealthy socialite diagnosed with a brain tumor. The film turns that diagnosis into a melodrama about love, denial, and how Judith spends her remaining time.
Who plays the doctor in Dark Victory?
George Brent plays Dr. Frederick Steele, the surgeon who treats Judith and becomes romantically involved with her. Brent and Davis appeared together in multiple Warner Bros. films during the 1930s.
Is Humphrey Bogart a major romantic lead in Dark Victory?
No. Humphrey Bogart has a supporting role as Michael O'Leary, an Irish stable hand connected to Judith's horse-racing world. The central romance is between Judith and Dr. Steele.
Was Dark Victory adapted from a play?
Yes. The 1939 film was adapted from the 1934 stage play Dark Victory by George Brewer and Bertram Bloch. Casey Robinson wrote the screenplay for the Warner Bros. film version.
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