Wings in the Dark (1935)
Wings in the Dark is a pretty remarkable movie for its day. Yes, when you watch it now, it’s almost laughable and the ending is so far-fetched it makes you anxious to leave when the credits roll. But back in 1935, it was rare for a story to be produced about a blind man. City Lights featured a damsel in distress who literally sold flowers on the street, but in this movie, the young and virile Cary Grant is blinded. His former profession was an acrobatic pilot, so you can imagine how depressed he gets when he can no longer see.
Myrna Loy loves Cary and believes in him, no matter what his condition or handicaps. When Cary tries to get a new lease on life by becoming a writer, Myrna shows her great love: she tells him he’s a success and provides the royalties herself. She was also a stunt pilot before his accident, and to make money, she performs terrifying stunts that endanger her life. What a gal! I would recommend watching this old flick if the story interests you. Just keep in mind that they did have to sugar coat some aspects of being blind; it was 1935 and audiences didn’t want Cary Grant to be too forlorn. I found it very interesting to watch Cary’s seeing eye dog teach him how to survive.
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Myrna Loy loves Cary and believes in him, no matter what his condition or handicaps. When Cary tries to get a new lease on life by becoming a writer, Myrna shows her great love: she tells him he’s a success and provides the royalties herself. She was also a stunt pilot before his accident, and to make money, she performs terrifying stunts that endanger her life. What a gal! I would recommend watching this old flick if the story interests you. Just keep in mind that they did have to sugar coat some aspects of being blind; it was 1935 and audiences didn’t want Cary Grant to be too forlorn. I found it very interesting to watch Cary’s seeing eye dog teach him how to survive.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Myrna Loy movies here!