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      The Light That Failed

      1939 1h 37m Drama List
      Reviews British artist Dick Heldar (Ronald Colman) suffers a head injury during a battle in the Sudan. As a result, his eyesight begins to deteriorate. This is especially unfortunate, as admiration for his war paintings has grown incredibly. In London, he throws his soul into painting his masterwork, a portrait of Bessie (Ida Lupino), a barmaid, before his vision fails entirely. Bessie, however, is in love with Dick's friend Torpenhow (Walter Huston), a situation that sparks a series of tragedies. Read More Read Less

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      Jose Maria Santos Cine-Mundial A beautiful movie. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 3, 2020 Full Review Franz Hoellering The Nation It is unevenly told, but Ida Lupino, as the girl who destroys her own portrait, makes the picture worth seeing. Jan 18, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D Not worthy of its stars. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Audience Member A bit stodgy with Colman surprisingly a bit off in the lead but the supporting performances of Walter Huston and especially Ida Lupino make it worth seeing. Ida steals the picture handily. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis British artist Dick Heldar (Ronald Colman) suffers a head injury during a battle in the Sudan. As a result, his eyesight begins to deteriorate. This is especially unfortunate, as admiration for his war paintings has grown incredibly. In London, he throws his soul into painting his masterwork, a portrait of Bessie (Ida Lupino), a barmaid, before his vision fails entirely. Bessie, however, is in love with Dick's friend Torpenhow (Walter Huston), a situation that sparks a series of tragedies.
      Director
      William A. Wellman
      Production Co
      Paramount Pictures
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 37m