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The Light That Failed (1939)

Movie ★ 5.8 97 min

Drama

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

William A. Wellman Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 24, 1939
Runtime
97 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0031572
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Themes

Cast

Ronald Colman Ronald Colman Dick Heldar Walter Huston Walter Huston Torpenhow Muriel Angelus Muriel Angelus Maisie Ida Lupino Ida Lupino Bessie Broke Dudley Digges Dudley Digges The Nilghai Ernest Cossart Ernest Cossart Beeton Ferike Boros Ferike Boros Madame Binat Pedro de Cordoba Pedro de Cordoba Monsieur Binat Colin Tapley Colin Tapley Gardner Ronald Sinclair Ronald Sinclair Young Dick Sarita Wooton Sarita Wooton Young Maisie Halliwell Hobbes Halliwell Hobbes Doctor Charles Irwin Soldier Model Francis McDonald Francis McDonald George George Regas George Regas Cassavetti Wilfred Roberts Barton Jimmy Aubrey Jimmy Aubrey Soldier Clara Blore Mother

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Light That Failed about?
A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.
Who directed The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed stars Ronald Colman, Walter Huston, Muriel Angelus, Ida Lupino.
When was The Light That Failed released?
The Light That Failed is a 1939 drama film.
Where can I watch The Light That Failed?
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