nickandrew Review of Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman

Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947)

Susan Hayward's first major role

[9 September 2003]

A radio singer's wife turns to self destruction through alcoholism when her husband's success interferes with their life. Although it looks dated now and obviously was not a big budget Hollywood film, but this was Hayward's breakthrough performance and deservedly earned her a first Oscar nomination.