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The Light That Failed

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Set in early 20th century London, this captivating story revolves around a tragic relationship between a painter and his muse. The artist, known for his talent and romantic vision of the world, is on the verge of achieving the recognition he has always longed for. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a young woman who, despite her undeniable beauty, finds herself trapped in a cycle of despair and mediocrity.

As their connection deepens, the painter becomes obsessed with capturing the essence of his muse on canvas, believing that his art can save her from her anguished life. However, the young woman, with her heart torn and filled with insecurities, struggles against her own demons and the weight of the expectations the artist projects onto her. The pressure intensifies as the cycle of love and conflict spirals into a destructively downward trend.

The climax of the story raises the question of whether love can truly redeem those who suffer, as the fate of both characters hangs by a fragile thread. Through a blend of romance, pain, and the struggle for identity, the film immerses us in a world where the quest for beauty intertwines with the harshest realities of life. With a touch of melancholy, this work serves as a reminder of how the pursuit of art and love can lead to light, but also to darkness.

Media type
Movie
Year
1939
Director
William A. Wellman
Writer
Robert Carson
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.60
Actors
Ronald Colman
Walter Huston
Muriel Angelus
Ida Lupino
Dudley Digges
Ernest Cossart
Ferike Boros
Pedro de Cordoba
Colin Tapley
Sarita Wooton
Halliwell Hobbes
Charles Irwin
Francis McDonald
George Regas
Wilfred Roberts
Jimmy Aubrey
Clara Blore
Ricardo Lord Cezon
George Chandler
Joe Collings
Clyde Cook
Harry Cording
Armba Dandridge
Barbara Denny
Ted Deputy
Barry Downing
Jack Egger
Harold Entwistle
Leslie Francis
Gerald Hamer
Sam Harris
Fay Helm
Bill Hurley
Colin Kenny
Larry Lawson
Connie Leon
Clive Morgan
Pat O'Malley
Bob Perry
Cyril Ring
Gerald Rogers
John Graham Spacey
Hanley Stafford
Robert R. Stephenson
Hayden Stevenson
David Thursby
Carl Voss
Blue Washington
Ben Watson
Charles Bennett
Gender
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
William A. Wellman
Original title
The Light That Failed
Duration
97
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