Dark Victory (1939) Review

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 dateApril 22, 1939
Directed byEdmund Goulding
Cast– Bette Davis as Judith Traherne
– George Brent as Dr. Frederick Steele
– Humphrey Bogart as Michael O’Leary
– Geraldine Fitzgerald as Ann King
StudioWarner Bros.

Dark Victory’s Nominations at the 12th Academy Awards

CategoryRecipientResult
Outstanding ProductionWarner Bros.Nominated
Best ActressBette DavisNominated
Best Original ScoreMax SteinerNominated

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