Dark Victory (1939) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Production) at the 12th Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie Dark Victory as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Based on the 1934 play by George Brewer and Bertram Bloch, Dark Victory tells the story of a young socialite who is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether or not she’ll meet her final days with dignity.
| Release date | April 22, 1939 |
| Directed by | Edmund Goulding |
| Cast | – Bette Davis as Judith Traherne – George Brent as Dr. Frederick Steele – Humphrey Bogart as Michael O’Leary – Geraldine Fitzgerald as Ann King |
| Studio | Warner Bros. |
Dark Victory’s Nominations at the 12th Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Production | Warner Bros. | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Bette Davis | Nominated |
| Best Original Score | Max Steiner | Nominated |
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Visitor Rating: 3 Stars