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One of the most popular and versatile actresses of all time, Claudette Colbert dazzles audiences in the pre-code classic Torch Singer . When Sally Trent (Colbert) can no longer support her illegitimate child, she puts her daughter up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Under the name Mimi Benton, she soon climbs to fame as a sexy nightclub singer and attempts to find her daughter through a children’s radio show. Featuring rare performances of her singing, this emotionally charged classics showcases the truly great talent of Claudette Colbert.
Original Release
09/08/1933
US Release
09/08/1933
Cast
Name | Character |
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Claudette Colbert | Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton |
Ricardo Cortez | Tony Cummings |
David Manners | Michael Gardner / Michael 'Mike' Gardner |
Lyda Roberti | Dora Nichols |
Baby LeRoy | Bobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year |
Charley Grapewin | Judson / Andrew 'Juddy' Judson |
Sam Godfrey | Harry, Radio Announcer |
Florence Roberts | Mother Angelica |
Virginia Hammond | Mrs. Judson / Mrs. Julia Judson |
Mildred Washington | Carrie |
Directors
Writers
Lenore J. Coffee, Lynn Starling, Grace Perkins
Cast
Name | Character |
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Claudette Colbert | Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton |
Ricardo Cortez | Tony Cummings |
David Manners | Michael Gardner / Michael 'Mike' Gardner |
Lyda Roberti | Dora Nichols |
Baby LeRoy | Bobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year |
Charley Grapewin | Judson / Andrew 'Juddy' Judson |
Sam Godfrey | Harry, Radio Announcer |
Florence Roberts | Mother Angelica |
Virginia Hammond | Mrs. Judson / Mrs. Julia Judson |
Mildred Washington | Carrie |
Cora Sue Collins | Sally - 5 Years / Sally, Age 5 |
Helen Jerome Eddy | Miss Spaulding |
Albert Conti | Carlotti |
Ethel Griffies | Agatha Alden |
Jean Acker | Nightclub Patron |
Bobbe Arnst | |
Carlena Beard | Sally - the Little Black Girl |
James Burke | Taxicab Driver / Taxi Driver |
Kathleen Burke | Sobbing Girl |
Shirley Ann Christenson | Baby Sally |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Albert Lewis | Producer |