Black Eyes (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Black Eyes is a drama and romance film directed by Herbert Brenon, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan Petrov has one weakness in his life, and one love: his little black-eyed daughter, Tania. In fact, his entire career is devoted to her future happiness, though Tania remains ignorant as to his vocation. Done with cool deliberation, Petrov's all-consuming fear is that one day his lovely daughter will discover his true profession, and despise him for it...
Who’s in it. Black Eyes stars Otto Kruger as Ivan Ivanovich Petroff, Mary Maguire as Tanya Petroff, Walter Rilla as Roudine and John Wood as Karlo Karpoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Black Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Eyes (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Eyes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Eyes worth watching?
- Black Eyes holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Eyes?
- Black Eyes stars Otto Kruger, Mary Maguire, Walter Rilla, John Wood and Marie Wright.
- When was Black Eyes released?
- Black Eyes was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.