Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman

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Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman
Directed by Stuart Heisler
Produced by Walter Wanger
Martin Gabel (associate producer)
Written by Frank Cavett
John Howard Lawson
Dorothy Parker
Lionel Wiggam
Starring Susan Hayward
Lee Bowman
Marsha Hunt
Eddie Albert
Music by Frank Skinner

Daniele Amfitheatrof (uncredited)

Cinematography Stanley Cortez
Editing by Milton Carruth
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) March 1947
Running time 103 min
Country USA
Language English
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Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman is a 1947 film which tells the story of a nightclub singer who marries a rising singer and falls into alcoholism when she gives up her own career. It stars Susan Hayward, Lee Bowman, Marsha Hunt and Eddie Albert.

The movie was written by Frank Cavett, John Howard Lawson, Dorothy Parker and Lionel Wiggam. It was directed by Stuart Heisler.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Susan Hayward) and Best Writing, Original Story.

The story is loosely based on the life of Dixie Lee, wife of actor-singer Bing Crosby.

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