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Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman

  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.5K
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Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
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  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stuart Heisler
  • Writers
    • John Howard Lawson(screenplay)
    • Lionel Wiggam(additional dialogue)
    • Dorothy Parker(original story)
  • Stars
    • Susan Hayward
    • Lee Bowman
    • Marsha Hunt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stuart Heisler
  • Writers
    • John Howard Lawson(screenplay)
    • Lionel Wiggam(additional dialogue)
    • Dorothy Parker(original story)
  • Stars
    • Susan Hayward
    • Lee Bowman
    • Marsha Hunt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
    Trailer 1:25
    Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman

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    Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward, Lee Bowman, and Marsha Hunt in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward, Cay Forester, and Marsha Hunt in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward and Marsha Hunt in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward and Lee Bowman in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)
    Susan Hayward in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)

    Top cast

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    Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward
    • Angie Evansas Angie Evans
    Lee Bowman
    Lee Bowman
    • Ken Conwayas Ken Conway
    Marsha Hunt
    Marsha Hunt
    • Martha Grayas Martha Gray
    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • Steve Nelsonas Steve Nelson
    Carl Esmond
    Carl Esmond
    • Dr. Lorenzas Dr. Lorenz
    Carleton G. Young
    Carleton G. Young
    • Fred Elliottas Fred Elliott
    Charles D. Brown
    • Michael 'Mike' Dawsonas Michael 'Mike' Dawson
    Janet Murdoch
    • Miss Kirkas Miss Kirk
    Sharyn Payne
    • Angelica 'Angel' Conwayas Angelica 'Angel' Conway
    Robert Shayne
    Robert Shayne
    • Mr. Gordonas Mr. Gordon
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Charley, Waiteras Charley, Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Erville Alderson
    Erville Alderson
    • Farmer at Fireas Farmer at Fire
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Doorman at Nightclubas Doorman at Nightclub
    • (uncredited)
    Carol Andrews
    Carol Andrews
    • Female Photographeras Female Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Ash
    Sam Ash
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Celebrant with Mr. Gordonas Celebrant with Mr. Gordon
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Radio Station Emceeas Radio Station Emcee
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Mike's Companionas Mike's Companion
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stuart Heisler
    • Writers
      • John Howard Lawson(screenplay)
      • Lionel Wiggam(additional dialogue)
      • Dorothy Parker(original story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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.
    • Quotes

      Martha Gray, Elliott's Secretary: I just remembered, I have an appointment with a headache.

    • Connections
      Featured in Fear Stalk (1989)
    • 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

    User reviews36

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Smash-Up
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Walter Wanger Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,360,286 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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