Torch Singer (Broadway Singer) (1933)

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In this musical drama from directors Alexander Hall and George Somnes, Claudette Colbert stars as Sally Trent, a children's radio show host by day and a nightclub singer by night. After giving her only child (a daughter) up for adoption amid hard times, Sally uses the listeners of her show as… More In this musical drama from directors Alexander Hall and George Somnes, Claudette Colbert stars as Sally Trent, a children's radio show host by day and a nightclub singer by night. After giving her only child (a daughter) up for adoption amid hard times, Sally uses the listeners of her show as surrogate children while she searches for the girl in hopes of being reunited. Unfortunately, the girl's father also has plans of tracking him down. Penned by songwriters Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin, some of the songs in the film include "Don't Be a Cry Baby," "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Love," "It's a Long Dark Night," "The Torch Singer". ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 10 min.
Directed By: Alexander Hall
Genres: Classics, Musical & Performing Arts

In Theaters: Dec 31, 1933 Wide
On DVD: Apr 7, 2009

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AJ V

Predictable, and with a sort of round about feeling at times, but it has a good ending. I liked it, but it's not the best movie, it could be better.
jay n

Three fourths a good movie but the ending is pure corn. Claudette's wardrobe, especially her stage gowns, is amazing.