Bright Victory (1951)

In North Africa during World War II, Sergeant Larry Nevins is blinded by a German sniper's bullet. Rehabilitation at the military hospital presents many challenges, but accepting his ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Robson

Writers:

Robert Buckner, Baynard Kendrick (novel)

Stars:

Arthur Kennedy, Peggy Dow, Julie Adams

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arthur Kennedy	...	Larry Nevins
Peggy Dow	...	Judy Greene
Julie Adams	...	Chris Paterson (as Julia Adams)
James Edwards	...	Joe Morgan
Will Geer	...	Mr. Lawrence Nevins
Nana Bryant	...	Mrs. Claire Nevins
Jim Backus	...	Bill Grayson
Minor Watson	...	Mr. Edward Paterson
Joan Banks	...	Janet Grayson
Richard Egan	...	Sgt. John Masterson
John Hudson	...	Cpl. John Flagg
Marjorie Crossland	...	Mrs. Paterson
Donald Miele	...	'Moose' Garvey
Murray Hamilton	...	Pete Hamilton
Larry Keating	...	Jess Coe

Storyline

In North Africa during World War II, Sergeant Larry Nevins is blinded by a German sniper's bullet. Rehabilitation at the military hospital presents many challenges, but accepting his disability also proves to be difficult for others.

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Plot Keywords:

sergeant | disability | rehabilitation | blind | veterans hospital | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 July 1951 (USA)

Also Known As:

La nouvelle aurore

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The airplane disaster that killed romantic lead actor Leslie Howard is mentioned in this film.

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Goofs

Sgt. Nevins is having a newspaper read to him, and the death of Leslie Howard is one of the stories. The date on the paper is given as September 3, 1943. Leslie Howard actually died on June 1, 1943.

User Reviews

Very good drama, holds your interest

This film was partially filmed on location at Valley Forge General Hospital (and NOT at the actual Valley Forge), in Phoenixville, PA. This hospital was a center for rehabilitating blind soldiers during World War II. Every enlisted man assigned to Valley Forge Gen. Hosp. after 1952 was shown this film as part of their orientation to the hospital.

Some of the interior and exterior shots were done at the hospital. The scenes where the soldier walks toward blank walls was done at the outdoor handball courts at the hospital. Several ward scenes were also shot there.

It was nice to see medics portrayed as something other than just battlefield personnel.

I would love to have a video of this film, but such is not available.

Well acted, and reasonably realistic.