Dark Victory (1939)

Edmund Goulding directed Dark Victory, a 1939 American drama film. Casey Robinson's script was based on George Brewer and Bertram Bloch's 1934 drama of the same name, which starred Tallulah Bankhead.

Dark Victory is about a flighty socialite whose life is turned upside down when she learns she has a brain tumor. Davis is a real powerhouse in this movie, which comes as no surprise. Her performance was praised by most critics at the time of its publication, and that opinion hasn't altered in the decades afterward. Her performance was well-received by audiences, and Dark Victory earned $1.3 million at the box office when it was released. It's still a lot of fun to see, and it's one of the greatest Bette Davis films ever filmed.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Edmund Goulding
Starring: Bette Davis, George Brent, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Humphrey Bogart
Release date: April 22, 1939 (U.S.)
Running time: 104 minutes