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March 1947 (USA) moreTagline:
Love-Wrecked!Plot:
Angie Evans, fast-rising nightclub singer, interrupts her career to marry struggling songwriter Ken Conway... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. moreUser Comments:
A Worthy Sudser! [] [] [] [ (A 3½-Kleenex Rating) more (19 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Susan Hayward | ... | Angelica 'Angie' 'Angel' Evans Conway | |
| Lee Bowman | ... | Ken Conway | |
| Marsha Hunt | ... | Martha Gray, Elliott's Secretary | |
| Eddie Albert | ... | Steve Nelson | |
| Carl Esmond | ... | Dr. Lorenz | |
| Carleton Young | ... | Fred Elliott | |
| Charles D. Brown | ... | Michael 'Mike' Dawson | |
| Janet Murdoch | ... | Miss Kirk, Baby Angelica's Nanny | |
| Sharyn Payne | ... | Angelica 'Angel' Conway | |
| Robert Shayne | ... | Mr. Gordon |
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103 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Spain:15 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #11977)Fun Stuff
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Walter Wanger consulted with the National Committee for Education of Alcoholism and used their suggestions about continued vigilance in the film. Similarly, director Stuart Heisler consulted with authorities on alcoholism. moreQuotes:
Martha Gray, Elliott's Secretary: I just remembered, I have an appointment with a headache. moreSoundtrack:
When Love is Young moreFAQ
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Popular nightclub entertainer Angie Evans marries struggling but adoring musician husband Ken Conway, and she retires to raise a family. His career soars, and he dotes on her with his new wealth. Still, she sinks into alcoholism. Despite a weak second half, and a pat, disappointing ending (I can't help but think the current ending was changed from the original script and reshot, as was "Magnificent Ambersons") there is much to recommend "Smash-Up". First is Eddie Albert's flawless work as the Conways' gumchewing family friend and songwriting partner. Secondly, there are three great songs by Harold Adamson and Jimmy McHugh. One of these, "Hushabye Mountain", sung in the Conway nursery, is sheer screen magic. And the "Life Can Be Beautiful" theme will keep you humming for weeks. Another big positive is the exceptional cinematography which jumps in and out of film noir, even in the nursery sequences, and not necessarily during only the "crisis" moments, which is refreshing. Lee Bowman, an underrated and talented actor, gives some depth to the part of the sainted husband, and his work will hold the interest of those who usually avoid this sort of thing. Susan Hayward does circumvent most (but not all) of her chances to chew the scenery as she self-medicates herself in an effort to control her personal demons. Still, this film is hers. It's worth your time.