Dark Victory (1939)
Overview
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Where to watch Dark Victory
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Dark Victory in 54 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Dark Victory about?
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life. Dark Victory is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1939-04-20, runtime 104 minutes.
Is Dark Victory worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dark Victory 6.9 out of 10 from 169 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Dark Victory?
In the United States, Dark Victory is free to watch on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
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
- Ronald Reagan as Alec
- Henry Travers as Dr. Parsons
- Cora Witherspoon as Carrie
- Dorothy Peterson as Miss Wainwright
- Virginia Brissac as Martha
- Charles Richman as Colonel Mantle
- Herbert Rawlinson as Dr. Carter
- Leonard Mudie as Dr. Driscoll
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Sources
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