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A successful nightclub singer weds a struggling songwriter, but when his fame eclipses hers, she delves into alcoholism.A successful nightclub singer weds a struggling songwriter, but when his fame eclipses hers, she delves into alcoholism.A successful nightclub singer weds a struggling songwriter, but when his fame eclipses hers, she delves into alcoholism.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
Ernie Adams
- Charley, Waiter
- (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
- Farmer at Fire
- (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
- Doorman at Nightclub
- (uncredited)
Carol Andrews
- Female Photographer
- (uncredited)
Sam Ash
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
- Celebrant with Mr. Gordon
- (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake
- Radio Station Emcee
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Mike's Companion
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaReportedly suggested by the life and career of Bing Crosby and songstress wife Dixie Lee; when his popularity as an entertainer eclipsed that of Lee, she drifted into extreme alcoholism, just as Susan Hayward's character does in film.
- Quotes
Ken Conway: I'm gonna have a baby!
Steve Nelson: I told you you had talent.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Fear Stalk (1989)
- SoundtracksHushabye Island
(1947)
(Published as "Hush-a-bye Island")
Music by Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics Harold Adamson
Sung at home by Lee Bowman (uncredited) (dubbed by Hal Derwin) (uncredited)
Sung by Susan Hayward (uncredited) (dubbed by Peg La Centra (uncredited)) to her baby twice
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Susan Hayward's first major role
A radio singer's wife turns to self destruction through alcoholism when her husband's success interferes with their life. Although it looks dated now and obviously was not a big budget Hollywood film, but this was Hayward's breakthrough performance and deservedly earned her a first Oscar nomination.
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- nickandrew
- Sep 8, 2003
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- Budget
- $1,360,286 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947) officially released in India in English?
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