Heartaches
“Featuring THE NATION'S NO. 1 SONG HIT "HEARTACHES"”
Synopsis
Up-and-coming Hollywood actor/crooner, Vic Morton, has a secret. He starts receiving death threats in the mail and an attempt on his life is made. Soon after, two of his associates are murdered. Who is behind it all?
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Sheila Ryan
Toni Wentworth
Edward Norris
Jimmy McDonald, Evening Telegram Reporter
Chill Wills
'Breezie' Mann
Kenneth Farrell
Vic Morton (as Ken Farrell)
James Seay
Lt. Dan Armstrong, Homicide
Frank Orth
Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent
Chili Williams
Sally, Morton's Secretary
Lash LaRue
DeLong aka Trigger Malone (as Al LaRue)
Charles Mitchell
Pete Schilling - Magestic Studio Chief
Phyllis Planchard
Lila Fairchild
Ann Staunton
Mrs. Anne Connelly
Arthur Space
Dan Savronic - Postal Inspector
Keefe Brasselle
Gus - Prop Boy (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Police Detective (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Anatole Hendricks - Radio Station Manager (uncredited)
Terry Moore
Girl in Movie with Vic (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton
Assistant Director (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Charwoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Score
- Emil Cadkin
- Original Title
- Heartaches
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
George Bricker, Monte Collins, Julian I. Peyser
Emil Cadkin
Jack Greenhalgh
Alfred DeGaetano, Charles Gross Jr.
Marvin D. Stahl, Benjamin Stoloff
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin D. Stahl
Producer
Emil Cadkin
Original Music Composer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Alfred DeGaetano
Editor
Charles Gross Jr.
Editor
George Bricker
Screenplay
Basil Wrangell
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartaches
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartaches about?
Up-and-coming Hollywood actor/crooner, Vic Morton, has a secret. He starts receiving death threats in the mail and an attempt on his life is made. Soon after, two of his associates are murdered. Who is behind it all?
Who directed Heartaches?
Heartaches was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in Heartaches?
The principal cast of Heartaches includes Sheila Ryan, Edward Norris, Chill Wills, Kenneth Farrell, James Seay.
When was Heartaches released and how long is it?
Heartaches was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartaches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartaches was composed by Emil Cadkin.