Smash-up: the story of a woman

Smash-up: the story of a woman

Original title: Smash-up: the story of a woman
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Director: Stuart Heisler
Script: John Howard Lawson; Dorothy Parker; Frank Cavett
Photography: Stanley Cortez
Music: Frank Skinner
Cast: Susan Hayward; Lee Bowman; Marsha Hunt; Eddie Albert
Year: 1947
Duration: 103
Genre: Drama
Color: BW
Original language: English
Languages available: English; Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish
Keywords: Alcoholism, alcoholismo

Synopsis:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscar in 1948: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Susan Hayward), and, Best Writing, Original Story (Dorothy Parker, Frank Cavett)