Smash Up: Story Of A Woman
by Stuart Heisler
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Actor: Susan Hayward; Marsha Hunt; Lee Bowman; Eddie AlbertDirector: Stuart Heisler
DVD: Region Code 0
Format: Black & White, NTSC
Running Time: 103 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-13
Studio: Reel Enterprises
Movie Reviews of Smash Up: Story Of A Woman
Movie Review: sensational Susan in her first big role
Summary: 4 Stars
You can definitely see the beginnings of Susan Hayward's performance (as drunken singing star Lillian Roth in 1955's "I'll Cry Tomorrow") in this, her very first Academy Award-nominated performance, 1947's SMASH-UP.
Susan Hayward stars as Angie Evans, a singer who gives away her career for marriage and motherhood. But when her husband Ken's (Lee Bowman) radio career suddenly shifts into high-gear, Angie--unable to cope in the harsh world spotlight--begins taking comfort in the bottom of champagne bottles.
Co-starring Marsha Hunt and Eddie Albert, SMASH-UP does offer a blueprint for the eventual performance which Hayward gave in "I'll Cry Tomorrow"; indeed the fictional Angie shares many similaries with real-life Lillian Roth. If there is a weak link in the cast it's Lee Bowman; he simply can't match the energy that Hayward generates in their scenes. Sometimes it's like Hayward is trying to revive a cold, dead fish.
Recommended for Hayward fans.
Summary of Smash Up: Story Of A Woman
A nightclub singer, beset by emotional problems, seeks refuge in alcohol which drive away her husband and child. With the help of her husband, she overcomes her addiction. One of Hayward's best performances. This was her breakthrough role after a decade in Hollywood, and it deservedly earned her her first Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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