Torch Song
“Tough Baby - a wonderful love story with the star of "Sudden Fear" and for the first time you'll see her in Technicolor”
Synopsis
Jenny Stewart is a tough Broadway musical star who doesn't take criticism from anyone. Yet there is one individual, Tye Graham, a blind pianist who may be able to break through her tough exterior.
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Torch Song - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-08
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Jenny Stewart
Michael Wilding
Tye Graham
Gig Young
Cliff Willard
Marjorie Rambeau
Mrs. Stewart
Harry Morgan
Joe Denner
Dorothy Patrick
Martha
James Todd
Philip Norton
Eugene Loring
Gene, Dance Director
Paul Guilfoyle
Monty Rolfe
Benny Rubin
Charles Maylor
Peter Chong
Peter
Maidie Norman
Anne
Nancy Gates
Celia Stewart
Chris Warfield
Chuck Peters
Rudy Render
Singer at Party
Mary Benoit
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
John Brascia
Dancer (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- I.A.R. Wylie, John Michael Hayes, Jan Lustig
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Torch Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
I.A.R. Wylie, John Michael Hayes, Jan Lustig
Adolph Deutsch
Robert H. Planck
Albert Akst
Sidney Franklin, Henry Berman, Charles Schnee
Department Leadership Roster
I.A.R. Wylie
Writer
Charles Walters
Director
John Michael Hayes
Writer
Albert Akst
Editor
Jan Lustig
Writer
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Sidney Franklin
Producer
Henry Berman
Producer
Charles Schnee
Producer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torch Song
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What is Torch Song about?
Jenny Stewart is a tough Broadway musical star who doesn't take criticism from anyone. Yet there is one individual, Tye Graham, a blind pianist who may be able to break through her tough exterior.
Who directed Torch Song?
Torch Song was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Torch Song?
The principal cast of Torch Song includes Joan Crawford, Michael Wilding, Gig Young, Marjorie Rambeau, Harry Morgan.
When was Torch Song released and how long is it?
Torch Song was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Torch Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torch Song was composed by Adolph Deutsch.