Review of Dark Victory (1939) by Fredo S — 11 Oct 2009

Betty at her best... Chick Flick extraordinary!

This review of Dark Victory (1939) was written by Fredo S on 11 Oct 2009.

Dark Victory has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aparna P (16) on 22 Nov 2010

A fine melodrama, containing a terrific leading performance from Better Davis, that is largely overlooked because of the many other amazing…

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By Jeff D (723) on 01 Jan 2010

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 18 Jul 2010

This is a hard film to watch because you actually feel very, very sorry for Bette Davis' character in this case…

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By Jack W (1,198) on 08 Feb 2010

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By William W (979) on 29 May 2015

Shamelessly manipulative melodrama won Bette Davis an Oscar…

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By Christine R (413) on 15 Aug 2011

Total tearjerker. Bette Davis is wonderful as Judith, an heiress with a deadly brain tumor. Good story, and a sad ending…

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By I Don't Know W (791) on 03 Jul 2011

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By Chantal W (22) on 15 Jan 2010

Bette Davis is pretty good but the plot isn't very original watching it in these days, however there were some good scenes but nothing special…

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