Review of Dark Victory (1939) by Jeff D — 01 Jan 2010

A great early performance by Bette Davis.

This review of Dark Victory (1939) was written by Jeff D on 01 Jan 2010.

Dark Victory has generally received positive reviews.

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I haven't cried yet... last 10 minutes Oh shit... I was sobbing. Bette Davis is one of, if not the best, film actress of all time…

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By Bryanna H (66) on 15 Jan 2010

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I loved Bette Davis in 'All About Eve', but I did not like her here in this movie. She needed to be likeable as Judith, but wasn't…

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Very sad but sweet. I liked Davis in this role better than all the others I've seen her in…

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