Music ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 11m

Torch Singer

Torch Singer poster
Director
George SomnesAlexander Hall
Cast
Claudette Colbert as Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton Ricardo Cortez as Tony Cummings David Manners as Michael 'Mike' Gardner Lyda Roberti as Dora Nichols Charley Grapewin as Andrew 'Juddy' Judson Sam Godfrey as Harry, Radio Announcer
Crew
Karl Struss — Director of Photography Eda Warren — Editor Ralph Rainger — Original Music Composer Lynn Starling — Screenplay Lenore J. Coffee — Screenplay Grace Perkins — Story
Tagline

She traded "shame" … for fame!

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.

Mood & Themes
singerpre-codeillegitimate child
Key Collaborators
George Somnes Director Alexander Hall Director Karl Struss Director of Photography Eda Warren Editor Ralph Rainger Original Music Composer Lynn Starling Screenplay Lenore J. Coffee Screenplay Grace Perkins Story Albert Lewis Producer Travis Banton Costume Design
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