Torch Song (1953)
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- Approved
- 1h 30min
- Drama, Music
- 01 Oct 1953 (USA)
- Movie
A tough but unhappy Broadway star re-evaluates her life when she crosses paths with a blind pianist.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.
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Cast
| Joan Crawford | ... |
Jenny Stewart
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| Michael Wilding | ... |
Tye Graham
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| Gig Young | ... |
Cliff Willard
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| Marjorie Rambeau | ... |
Mrs. Stewart
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Joe Denner
(as Henry Morgan)
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| Dorothy Patrick | ... |
Martha
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James Todd | ... |
Philip Norton
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| Eugene Loring | ... |
Gene, the Dance Director
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| Paul Guilfoyle | ... |
Monty Rolfe
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| Benny Rubin | ... |
Charles Maylor
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Peter Chong | ... |
Peter
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| Maidie Norman | ... |
Anne
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| Nancy Gates | ... |
Celia Stewart
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Chris Warfield | ... |
Chuck Peters
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Rudy Render | ... |
Singer at Party
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| India Adams | ... |
Jenny Stewart (uncredited) (singingVoice)
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| Mary Benoit | ... |
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
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| John Brascia | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Steve Carruthers | ... |
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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Bill Chatham | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Adolph Deutsch | ... |
Conductor (uncredited)
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| Estelle Etterre | ... |
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
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Luigi Faccuito | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Ernie Flatt | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Woman at Rehearsal (uncredited)
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| Mimi Gibson | ... |
Susie (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Peggy King | ... |
Cora (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Lewis | ... |
Bill the Doorman (uncredited)
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Joan Maloney | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Bert May | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Frank Mazzola | ... |
Merle (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Party Guest / Man at Rehearsal (uncredited)
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Paul Power | ... |
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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John Rosser | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Norma Jean Salina | ... |
Margaret (uncredited)
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| Reginald Simpson | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Donna Jean Stewart | ... |
Elsie (uncredited)
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Gary Stewart | ... |
Eddie (uncredited)
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| Charles Walters | ... |
Ralph Ellis (uncredited)
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| Dick Winslow | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Walters | ||
Written by
| John Michael Hayes | ... | (writer) |
| Jan Lustig | ... | (writer) |
| I.A.R. Wylie | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Henry Berman | ... | producer |
| Sidney Franklin | ... | producer (as Sidney Franklin Jr.) |
| Charles Schnee | ... | producer |
Music by
| Adolph Deutsch | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert H. Planck | ... | director of photography (as Robert Planck) |
Editing by
| Albert Akst | ||
Art Direction by
| E. Preston Ames | ||
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack D. Moore | ||
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Costume Design by
| Helen Rose | ||
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
| John Truwe | ... | makeup artist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jay Marchant | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording supervisor |
Special Effects by
| Warren Newcombe | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Walter Gross | ... | musician: piano |
| Alexander Courage | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Charles Walters | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1953) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Lovcen Film Distribucija (1954) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Metro (1954) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1954) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1954) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1955) (France) (theatrical)
- CBS (1972) (United States) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jenny Stewart is a tough Broadway musical star who doesn't take criticism from anyone. Yet there is one individual, Tye Graham, a blind pianist who may be able to break through her tough exterior. Written by Kelly |
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| Taglines | Tough Baby - a wonderful love story with the star of "Sudden Fear" and for the FIRST TIME you'll see her in TECHNICOLOR! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Crawford was given complete freedom, without guidance or supervision, to develop her own make-up, hair and costumes for the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Jenny closes her eyes to find out what it's like for a blind person to light a cigarette. Meanwhile, the cigarette and cigarette lighter switch hands. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in That's Entertainment! III (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Blue Moon See more » |
| Quotes |
Jenny Stewart:
Your idea of art's the fruit in the slot machine. See more » |