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Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)

APPROVED 103 min  -  Drama | Music | Romance  -   March 1947 (USA)
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Angie Evans, fast-rising nightclub singer, interrupts her career to marry struggling songwriter Ken Conway... See full summary »

Director:

Stuart Heisler

Writers:

Dorothy Parker (story), Frank Cavett (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Susan Hayward ...
Angelica 'Angie' 'Angel' Evans Conway
Lee Bowman Lee Bowman ...
Ken Conway
Marsha Hunt ...
Martha Gray, Elliott's Secretary
Eddie Albert ...
Steve Nelson
Carl Esmond Carl Esmond ...
Dr. Lorenz
Carleton Young Carleton Young ...
Fred Elliott
Charles D. Brown Charles D. Brown ...
Michael 'Mike' Dawson
Janet Murdoch Janet Murdoch ...
Miss Kirk, Baby Angelica's Nanny
Sharyn Payne Sharyn Payne ...
Angelica 'Angel' Conway
Robert Shayne Robert Shayne ...
Mr. Gordon
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Storyline

Angie Evans, fast-rising nightclub singer, interrupts her career to marry struggling songwriter Ken Conway. When Ken lucks into a career as chart-topping radio crooner, Angie is forced into idle luxury which proves her downfall. Her potential alcoholism burgeons and Ken remains clueless concerning his responsibility for her problems. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Songwriter | Alcoholism | Nightclub | Singer | Alcoholic  | See more »

Taglines:

Love-Wrecked!

Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Woman Destroyed See more »

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Reportedly 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. See more »

Quotes

Ken Conway: I'm gonna have a baby!
Steve Nelson: I told you you had talent.
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Connections

Spoofed in Polyester (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hushabye 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 See more »