Torch Singer (1933) - film review

Alexander Hall, George Somnes

Musical / Drama

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Torch Singer is an American film first released in 1933, directed by Alexander Hall and George Somnes. The film stars Claudette Colbert, Ricardo Cortez, David Manners and Lyda Roberti. It has also been released under the title: Broadway Singer. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Alexander Hall, George Somnes
Script: Grace Perkins, Lenore J. Coffee, Lynn Starling
Photo: Karl Struss
Music: Ralph Rainger
Cast: Claudette Colbert (Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton), Ricardo Cortez (Tony Cummings), David Manners (Michael ’Mike’ Gardner), Lyda Roberti (Dora Nichols), Baby LeRoy (Bobby, Dora’s Baby at 1 Year), Charley Grapewin (Andrew ’Juddy’ Judson), Sam Godfrey (Harry, Radio Announcer), Florence Roberts (Mother Angelica), Virginia Hammond (Mrs. Julia Judson), Mildred Washington (Carrie, Mimi’s Maid), Cora Sue Collins (Sally at 5 Years), Helen Jerome Eddy (Miss Spaulding), Albert Conti (Carlotti), Ethel Griffies (Agatha Alden), Bobbe Arnst (The Blonde), James Burke (Taxicab Driver), Kathleen Burke (Sobbing Girl), Shirley Ann Christenson (Baby Sally), Davison Clark (Mr. Seymour (private detective)), William B. Davidson (Jarrett), Lester Dorr (Man in Radio Station), Perc Launders (Bass Fiddle Player), Edward LeSaint (Doctor), Margaret Mann (Miss Thomas, Little Sally’s Nanny), Dennis O’Keefe (Night Club Extra), Ronald R. Rondell (Nightclub Table Extra), Harry Semels (Waiter), Walton Trout (Baby), Toby Wing (Party Girl)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 71 min; B&W
Aka: Broadway Singer

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