Torch Singer
SHE CARRIES A "TORCH" IN THE HOT SPOTS OF BROADWAY! The worst woman in New York...singing the best love songs!
1933 · 1h 11m · PASSED
Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by
Alexander Hall
,
George Somnes
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 then searches for the gave up child.
Director and cast
- Alexander Hall Director
- George Somnes Director
- Claudette Colbert as Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton
- Ricardo Cortez as Tony Cummings
- David Manners as Michael 'Mike' Gardner
- Lyda Roberti as Dora Nichols
- Charley Grapewin as Andrew 'Juddy' Judson
- Sam Godfrey as Harry, Radio announcer
- Florence Roberts as Mother Angelica
- Virginia Hammond as Mrs. Julia Judson
- Ethel Griffies as Agatha Alden
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