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Torch Singer

Torch Singer

She traded "shame" … for fame!

1933 1h 11mMusicDramaRomance

When she can't support her illegitimate child, an abandoned young woman puts her up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Years later, she searches for the child she gave up.

2.7/5

TMDB score· 10 votes

Synopsis

When she can't support her illegitimate child, an abandoned young woman puts her up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Years later, she searches for the child she gave up.

The vibe

singerpre-codeillegitimate child

Behind it

George SomnesDirectorAlexander HallAlexander HallDirectorGrace PerkinsStoryLynn StarlingScreenplayLenore J. CoffeeScreenplayRalph RaingerComposer

Cast

Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertSally Trent, aka Mimi Benton
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezTony Cummings
David MannersDavid MannersMichael 'Mike' Gardner
Lyda RobertiLyda RobertiDora Nichols
Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinAndrew 'Juddy' Judson
Sam GodfreyHarry, Radio Announcer
Florence RobertsFlorence RobertsMother Angelica
Virginia HammondVirginia HammondMrs. Julia Judson
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesAgatha Alden
Baby LeRoyBaby LeRoyBobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year
Mildred WashingtonMildred WashingtonCarrie
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsSally, Age 5
Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyMiss Spaulding
Albert ContiAlbert ContiCarlotti
Jean AckerJean AckerNightclub Patron
Gladys HuletteGladys HuletteNightclub Patron
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeNightclub Patron
Eddie PhillipsEddie PhillipsNightclub Patron

Director

George Somnes, Alexander Hall

Writers

Grace Perkins, Lynn Starling, Lenore J. Coffee

Release date

8 Sept 1933

Runtime

1h 11m

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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