The Light That Failed
1939, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
Only Rudyard Kipling could write such a romance! Only Ronald Colman could play such a role!
A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Ronald ColmanDick Heldar
- Walter HustonTorpenhow
- Muriel AngelusMaisie
- Ida LupinoBessie Broke
- Dudley DiggesThe Nilghai
- Ernest CossartBeeton
- Ferike BorosMadame Binat
- Pedro de CordobaMonsieur Binat
- Colin TapleyGardner
- Ronald SinclairYoung Dick
- Sarita WootonYoung Maisie
- Halliwell HobbesDoctor
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Carson
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What The Light That Failed is based on
The Light That Failed is based on The Light That Failed (1891).
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The Light That Failed
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The Light That Failed: quick answers
Is The Light That Failed worth watching?
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How long is The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Light That Failed have a post-credits scene?
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The Light That Failed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Light That Failed is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Light That Failed on?
The Light That Failed isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1939. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light That Failed?
If you liked The Light That Failed, try The Last Rifleman, Battleground, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
Who directed The Light That Failed?
The Light That Failed (1939) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Ronald Colman, Walter Huston, Muriel Angelus.
What is The Light That Failed based on?
The Light That Failed is based on The Light That Failed (1891).