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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)
Storyline
Did you know
- 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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Probably Susan Hayward's best film...too bad it's mostly forgotten
There is a lot to like about this film and it's sure a shame that it's not better-known. Unfortunately, Miss Hayward was later given an Oscar for her WAAAAAY over the top performance in I WANT TO LIVE, whereas she only was nominated for this film. Oddly, Loretta Young won for THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER, a kooky and not particularly deep film--in my opinion Hayward definitely deserved the award. Perhaps she lost since she was a relative newcomer.
The reason I liked the film so much was that it was an excellent study of alcoholism as well as the contribution an enabling spouse can have on the drinking. This aspect of alcoholism was not explored in the award-winning LOST WEEKEND, plus LOST WEEKEND ended on a very unrealistic and overly optimistic note that just didn't ring true. In most ways, SMASH-UP was a better film (though the scenes of Ray Milland having DTs were incredible).
By the way, if you liked this film and want to see an even better film on drinking and a destructive relationship, try DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES--perhaps the best study of alcoholism ever put on screen.
The reason I liked the film so much was that it was an excellent study of alcoholism as well as the contribution an enabling spouse can have on the drinking. This aspect of alcoholism was not explored in the award-winning LOST WEEKEND, plus LOST WEEKEND ended on a very unrealistic and overly optimistic note that just didn't ring true. In most ways, SMASH-UP was a better film (though the scenes of Ray Milland having DTs were incredible).
By the way, if you liked this film and want to see an even better film on drinking and a destructive relationship, try DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES--perhaps the best study of alcoholism ever put on screen.
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- Mar 4, 2007
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- $1,360,286 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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