MegDB.com
MoviesSeriesAnimationTV ShowsCategoriesWatchlistSurprise!Contact
MegDB.Com
  • About
  • What's New
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookies
  • GDPR
  • DMCA

MegDB.Com is your ultimate destination for discovering movies, TV series, and anime. Explore detailed information, ratings, reviews, and recommendations powered by TMDB. Find what to watch next with our comprehensive entertainment database.

© 2026 MegDB.Com. All rights reserved. Data provided by TMDB

The Light That Failed

The Light That Failed

The Light That Failed
1939 1h 37m5.6

The Light That Failed

“Only Rudyard Kipling could write such a romance! Only Ronald Colman could play such a role!”

Drama
5.6

Rating

/ 10

7

Votes

users

1

Popularity

TMDB score

Your rating

Rate this

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

Details

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
ScreenplayRobert Carson
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 24, 1939
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes7
GenresDrama
StudioParamount Pictures
The Light That Failed
Trailer unavailable

Photos10

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

🎭

Ricardo Lord Cezon

Little Boy

George Chandler

George Chandler

First Man (Voice)

🎭

Joe Collings

Thackery

Clyde Cook

Clyde Cook

Soldier

Harry Cording

Harry Cording

Soldier

🎭

Armba Dandridge

Native

🎭

Barbara Denny

Waitress

🎭

Ted Deputy

Johnnie, Officer

🎭

Barry Downing

Little Boy

🎭

Jack Egger

Little Boy

🎭

Harold Entwistle

Old Man with Dark Glasses

🎭

Leslie Francis

Man with Bandaged Eyes

Gerald Hamer

Gerald Hamer

Soldier

🎭

Sam Harris

Wells

Fay Helm

Fay Helm

Red-Haired Girl

🎭

Bill Hurley

Cab Driver

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Doctor #2

🎭

Larry Lawson

Andy, Officer

🎭

Connie Leon

Flower Woman

George Melford

George Melford

Second Man (Voice)

🎭

Clive Morgan

Slim

Pat O'Malley

Pat O'Malley

Bullock

🎭

Bob Perry

Hoke, Officer

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

War Correspondent

Gerald Rogers

Gerald Rogers

Sick Man

🎭

John Graham Spacey

Policeman

Hanley Stafford

Hanley Stafford

Officer

🎭

Robert R. Stephenson

Man with Thick Glasses

Hayden Stevenson

Hayden Stevenson

War Correspondent

🎭

David Thursby

Soldier

🎭

Carl Voss

Officer 'Chops'

Blue Washington

Blue Washington

Bit Part

🎭

Ben Watson

Manny

🎭

Charles Bennett

Soldier

User Reviews

Comments

Loading comments...

Similar Movies

Three Colors: Red

Three Colors: Red

1994

All About My Mother

All About My Mother

1999

Lassie: Joyous Sound

Lassie: Joyous Sound

1972

Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

1999

Amores Perros

Amores Perros

2000

The Edukators

The Edukators

2004

The Celebration

The Celebration

1998

Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing

1990

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

2017

Not Here to Be Loved

Not Here to Be Loved

2005

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

1997

Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

1959

Frequently Asked Questions about The Light That Failed

Where can I watch The Light That Failed?

The Light That Failed (1939) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1939) was directed by William A. Wellman. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 37m, rated 5.6/10.

How long is The Light That Failed?

The Light That Failed runs 1h 37m (97 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.6/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Light That Failed worth watching?

The Light That Failed is rated 5.6/10 by 7 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.