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Still from The Light That Failed — The Light That Failed (1939) — William A. WellmanPhotographed by Theodor Sparkuhl

William A. Wellman

The Light That Failed

Name: The Light That Failed
Genre: Drama
Released: 1939
Duration: 97 min

English / 1939 / 1h 37m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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Synopsis

A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.

Included in
Starring Ida Lupino
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman

WriterRobert Carson

CinematographerTheodor Sparkuhl

ComposerVictor Young, Richard Hageman

EditorThomas Scott

Producer

William A. Wellman

Cast

Ronald Colmanas Dick Heldar

Walter Hustonas Torpenhow

Muriel Angelusas Maisie

Ida Lupinoas Bessie Broke

Dudley Diggesas The Nilghai

Ernest Cossartas Beeton

Ferike Borosas Madame Binat

Pedro de Cordobaas Monsieur Binat

Colin Tapleyas Gardner

Ronald Sinclairas Young Dick

Sarita Wootonas Young Maisie

Halliwell Hobbesas Doctor

Charles Irwinas Soldier Model

Francis McDonaldas George

George Regasas Cassavetti

Wilfred Robertsas Barton

Jimmy Aubreyas Soldier

Clara Bloreas Mother

Ricardo Lord Cezonas Little Boy

George Chandleras First Man (Voice)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Nothing Sacred1937

Both directed by William A. Wellman

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