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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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Only worth seeing for Hayward
A successful singer Angelica Evans (Susan Hayward) gives up her career and marries unsuccessful singer Ken Conway (Lee Bowman). She happily sacrifices for him and his partner (Eddie Albert). Eventually he DOES hit it big, she has a baby...but he never has time for her--his rising career comes first. She slowly drifts into alcoholism.
This was probably hard-hitting in 1947 (a female alcoholic) but it's not even remotely surprising today. It tiredly follows all the rules of a drama like this leading to a jaw-dropping happy ending that was TOTALLY unbelievable (but the Production Code demanded that). Also Bowman is pretty stiff as the husband and this looks pretty cheap (it WAS independently financed).
Still Hayward is so good all the shortcomings can be forgiven. She dives into the role full force and gives everything she has to it. This film (understandably) made her a star and earned her an Academy Award nomination. She's just incredible--it's worth sitting through just for her acting. Also Albert is very good in his supporting role.
So it is dated and really not that good--but worth seeing for Haywood's strong, impressive performance.
This was probably hard-hitting in 1947 (a female alcoholic) but it's not even remotely surprising today. It tiredly follows all the rules of a drama like this leading to a jaw-dropping happy ending that was TOTALLY unbelievable (but the Production Code demanded that). Also Bowman is pretty stiff as the husband and this looks pretty cheap (it WAS independently financed).
Still Hayward is so good all the shortcomings can be forgiven. She dives into the role full force and gives everything she has to it. This film (understandably) made her a star and earned her an Academy Award nomination. She's just incredible--it's worth sitting through just for her acting. Also Albert is very good in his supporting role.
So it is dated and really not that good--but worth seeing for Haywood's strong, impressive performance.
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- $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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