Judy Traherne may be Davis' very best performance of all. The character is complex--selfish yet giving to others; immature yet wise, cruel but kind. Bette hits every single note flawlessly.
At one time, the cast of “Dark Victory” would have featured Ronald Reagan, as president, first, but with in 1939, Bogart and Davis and Davis were regarded as more of a box office draw.
One of the saddest endings in film history. I think it's one of Bette Davis' best performances ****😊😷
Yes it is. However I think all of her performances were equally great.
@@lopa2828 She'd agree with you: her personal favorite of all her movies
Phenomenal performance ..easily my fav death scene on celluloid .
Judy Traherne may be Davis' very best performance of all. The character is complex--selfish yet giving to others; immature yet wise, cruel but kind. Bette hits every single note flawlessly.
It ranks as one of her best if not the best. Your analysis is brilliant.😊😷👍
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This scene sold more Kleenex than any other of the era.
Well, it was her personal favorite of all her films
Fabulous analysis …on point ..a resounding YES
the return shot of when shes saying her prayers gets me every time...the depth of emotion here is extraordinary.....film making at its finest...
Heartbreaking scene omg
All these years later and the final scenes of this movie bring me to tears. Bette Davis was at her best here.
I cry like a baby when I watch this movie 😢 this is one of Bette Davis best films ❤
she deserves 50 Oscars for this particular scene
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It doesn't matter how many times I have seen this wonderful movie. I sob every time ❤
Davis was brilliant in this film. Also, Geraldine Fitzgerald deserves great credit for her supporting role.
When Judy says goodbye to her beloved dogs ... 😞
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Hugging my little cat as I write this, and she's not amused. "Damn it, Mom, quit bawling and turn off these corny damned movies!" 😢😸
I'm the exact same ! Cry every single time ,daffy and Don poor little guys x
... and think that she was probably as great at least in Little Foxes, Jezebel, All about Eve, The Letter ...
The choir singing at the end was perfect! 😥
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Cinematographer Ernest Haller knew how to photograph Bette to her best advantage.
How do you end a movie with a metaphor…this way. Brilliant!
And as Bette herself said "my beloved Max Steiner".
I cried so hard.
(I´m crying....)
*Me, too.*
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I love Bette's sparkly little beanie she wears in the film.
...we give Betty an Academy Award for best actress (God she was a STAR) :)
THIS IS WHY BETTEST DAVIS is the GREATEST! JUST WATCH......AND CRY!
Technically that title is given to Kathryn Hepburn. The lights on Broadway were purposely dimmed when she died and they do that for NO ONE.
The ending wow loved this movie
she said her prayers ....MY GOD!
At one time, the cast of “Dark Victory” would have featured Ronald Reagan, as president, first, but with in 1939, Bogart and Davis and Davis were regarded as more of a box office draw.
STOP NODDING, ANN! SHE CAN'T SEE YOU!
fabulous ending almost ruined by that maid clattering about !
How rude...disturbing her demise. 😂
She wasn't "clattering about", she was moving quietly around the room picking up a few things. She knew full well what was happening.
There's always one.
I would SO love a Martha in my life, and I'm perfectly well!
Yes, a very pretty death complete with heavenly choir. 🙄