Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
“Love-Wrecked!”
Synopsis
A nightclub singer uses alcohol in excess to sooth her painful life.
Top Cast
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Susan Hayward
Angie Evans
Lee Bowman
Ken Conway
Marsha Hunt
Martha Gray
Eddie Albert
Steve Nelson
Carl Esmond
Dr. Lorenz
Carleton Young
Fred Elliott
Charles D. Brown
Mike Dawson
Janet Murdoch
Miss Kirk
Sharyn Payne
Angel Conway
Robert Shayne
Mr. Gordon
Larry J. Blake
Emcee (uncredited)
George Meeker
Wolf (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Farmer (uncredited)
George Meader
Attorney (uncredited)
Ruth Sanderson
Maggie (uncredited)
Steve Olsen
Bartender (uncredited)
Fredi Walker-Browne
Bartender (uncredited)
Barbara Wooddell
girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- John Howard Lawson
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
John Howard Lawson, Dorothy Parker, Frank Cavett
Frank Skinner
Stanley Cortez
Milton Carruth
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman about?
A nightclub singer uses alcohol in excess to sooth her painful life.
Who directed Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman?
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman?
The principal cast of Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman includes Susan Hayward, Lee Bowman, Marsha Hunt, Eddie Albert, Carl Esmond.
When was Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman released and how long is it?
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman?
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).