Movie: Torch Singer

Top 10 Billed Cast

Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert

Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton

Ricardo Cortez
Ricardo Cortez

Tony Cummings

David Manners
David Manners

Michael 'Mike' Gardner

Lyda Roberti
Lyda Roberti

Dora Nichols

Charley Grapewin
Charley Grapewin

Andrew 'Juddy' Judson

Sam Godfrey
Sam Godfrey

Harry, Radio Announcer

Florence Roberts
Florence Roberts

Mother Angelica

Virginia Hammond
Virginia Hammond

Mrs. Julia Judson

Ethel Griffies
Ethel Griffies

Agatha Alden

Baby LeRoy
Baby LeRoy

Bobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year

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  • 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 searches for the child she gave up.

  • Release Date

    1933-09-08

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
  • Tagline

    She traded "shame" … for fame!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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