Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Dark Victory - The Bette Davis Collection
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: *1*
- Commentary: We watch this one more than I'd like, as it is one of my mother's favorites. I enjoy Davis' portrayal of the character but I have trouble with the quick switch from breezy, self-involved young heiress to philosophical, unselfishly doomed young matron. I've never known my mother to be an easy touch for movies about young, tragic death, but this one gets her every time. I'm not sure why. Maybe, if I would pay more attention to her as she watches it I'd discover the reason. Good idea. I know I'll have plenty of chances to do this.
Update 8/7/21: Once again, I infested the title of this post with two links. The first part is linked to a site that reviews the movie, alone. The second part of the title is linked to a site that gets it done when it comes to collections (and other reviews, as well). You'll find his review for this movie as the second review down his page. Incidentally, I have this Collection, so I'll be using this link in other posts, as well. Thank you, DVD Savant, now CineSavant!
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Bette Davis Judith Traherne George Brent Dr. Frederick Steele Humphrey Bogart Michael O'Leary Geraldine Fitzgerald Ann King Ronald Reagan Alec Hamm Henry Travers Dr. Parsons Cora Witherspoon Carrie Spottswood Doroty Peterson Miss Wainwright
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1939
Directed by Edmund Golding.
Labels: bette-davis, drama9, popcorn-and-soda4
