Torch Song

A successful but lonely Broadway musical star, Jenny Stewart, falls for her married music conductor, Philip Haley. Her world is turned upside down when she discovers Haley is married and has a son. Stewart then attempts to find happiness with a visiting American psychiatrist, but her past still haunts her.

Torch Song was met with mixed reviews. While Joan Crawford's performance was praised for its emotional depth and her ability to carry the film, the plot was often criticized for being melodramatic and predictable. The musical numbers were generally seen as a highlight, showcasing Crawford's renewed vigor in a singing and dancing role.

• Praise for Joan Crawford's energetic performance.

• Criticism of the predictable and melodramatic storyline.

• Enjoyment of the musical numbers and dancing sequences.

Google audience: Audience reception for Torch Song is not readily available through public Google user ratings, but critical consensus suggests a mixed response, with many appreciating Crawford's star power despite narrative weaknesses.

Joan Crawford famously sang and danced in this film, a departure from many of her dramatic roles, and famously had a famously difficult working relationship with co-star Michael Wilding.