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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1933-09-08
Languageen
Runtime1h 11m
Production

Paramount Pictures

5.4(10)
•1933•1h 11m

Torch Singer

"She traded "shame" … for fame!"

MusicDramaRomance

Overview

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.

Writing & Screenplay
Lynn StarlingLenore J. Coffee
Cinematography
Karl Struss

Principal Cast

35 credited
Claudette Colbert
Claudette ColbertSally Trent, aka Mimi Benton
Ricardo Cortez
Ricardo CortezTony Cummings
David Manners
David MannersMichael 'Mike' Gardner
Lyda Roberti
Lyda RobertiDora Nichols
Charley Grapewin
Charley GrapewinAndrew 'Juddy' Judson
SG
Sam GodfreyHarry, Radio Announcer
Florence Roberts
Florence RobertsMother Angelica
Virginia Hammond
Virginia HammondMrs. Julia Judson
Ethel Griffies
Ethel GriffiesAgatha Alden
Baby LeRoy
Baby LeRoyBobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year

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