Smash-Up The Story of a Woman 1947 Rare Drama DVD Classic
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SMASH-UP: THE STORY OF A WOMAN (1947) RARE CLASSIC DRAMA ON DVD
Synopsis:
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman is a stark and emotionally unflinching drama that confronts alcoholism and personal disintegration with unusual seriousness for its era. The film traces the unraveling life of a devoted wife whose sacrifices for her husband’s musical career gradually lead her into isolation, despair, and addiction. Susan Hayward delivers a searing, career-defining performance marked by raw intensity and psychological depth, capturing the destructive cycle of dependence and self-blame. Director Stuart Heisler presents the narrative with restrained realism, avoiding sentimentality while emphasizing the social and emotional costs of addiction. Produced in the immediate postwar period, the film challenged Hollywood conventions by addressing taboo subject matter with honesty and compassion. Preserved from verified public-domain film elements, this archival presentation safeguards a landmark work of socially conscious American cinema.
Features Included:
✔ COMPLETE FEATURE FILM
✔ DIGITALLY RESTORED FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ELEMENTS
✔ BLACK & WHITE PRESENTATION
✔ REGION-FREE DVD-R (NTSC) COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PLAYERS
✔ EASY NAVIGATION MENU FOR DIRECT SCENE SELECTION
✔ PACKAGED IN A STURDY PLASTIC CASE WITH CLEAR TITLE LABELING
Collector Notes:
Often cited as one of the earliest Hollywood films to portray alcoholism from a woman’s perspective, Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman remains a powerful example of postwar social realism. Susan Hayward’s acclaimed performance secured the film’s enduring reputation as an essential archival title for collectors and scholars of classic dramatic cinema.
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Smash-Up The Story of a Woman 1947 Rare Drama DVD Classic
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ALL TITLES COME FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC DOMAIN ARCHIVES AND ARE DIGITALLY RESTORED FOR VIEWING.
QUALITY RANGES FROM FAIR TO VERY GOOD.
DVDs INCLUDE NO COVER ART, POSTERS, OR SHRINK WRAP.
IMAGES SHOWN ARE STOCK PHOTOS ONLY.
OUR DISCS ARE BRAND NEW AND PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED.
WE DO NOT USE SHRINK WRAP TO KEEP PRICES LOW AND REDUCE WASTE.
NOT COPIES OR BOOTLEGS. FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ARCHIVES.
ALL TITLES COME FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC DOMAIN ARCHIVES AND ARE DIGITALLY RESTORED FOR VIEWING.
QUALITY RANGES FROM FAIR TO VERY GOOD.
DVDs INCLUDE NO COVER ART, POSTERS, OR SHRINK WRAP.
IMAGES SHOWN ARE STOCK PHOTOS ONLY.
OUR DISCS ARE BRAND NEW AND PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED.
WE DO NOT USE SHRINK WRAP TO KEEP PRICES LOW AND REDUCE WASTE.
NOT COPIES OR BOOTLEGS. FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ARCHIVES.
SMASH-UP: THE STORY OF A WOMAN (1947) RARE CLASSIC DRAMA ON DVD
Synopsis:
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman is a stark and emotionally unflinching drama that confronts alcoholism and personal disintegration with unusual seriousness for its era. The film traces the unraveling life of a devoted wife whose sacrifices for her husband’s musical career gradually lead her into isolation, despair, and addiction. Susan Hayward delivers a searing, career-defining performance marked by raw intensity and psychological depth, capturing the destructive cycle of dependence and self-blame. Director Stuart Heisler presents the narrative with restrained realism, avoiding sentimentality while emphasizing the social and emotional costs of addiction. Produced in the immediate postwar period, the film challenged Hollywood conventions by addressing taboo subject matter with honesty and compassion. Preserved from verified public-domain film elements, this archival presentation safeguards a landmark work of socially conscious American cinema.
Features Included:
✔ COMPLETE FEATURE FILM
✔ DIGITALLY RESTORED FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ELEMENTS
✔ BLACK & WHITE PRESENTATION
✔ REGION-FREE DVD-R (NTSC) COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PLAYERS
✔ EASY NAVIGATION MENU FOR DIRECT SCENE SELECTION
✔ PACKAGED IN A STURDY PLASTIC CASE WITH CLEAR TITLE LABELING
Collector Notes:
Often cited as one of the earliest Hollywood films to portray alcoholism from a woman’s perspective, Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman remains a powerful example of postwar social realism. Susan Hayward’s acclaimed performance secured the film’s enduring reputation as an essential archival title for collectors and scholars of classic dramatic cinema.
Shipping:
Orders ship in protective mailers within 5 to 6 business days. Combined shipping available for multiple items.
Customer Commitment:
We resolve all issues promptly and professionally. Requests for rare archival cinema are always welcome.
CLASSIC COLLECTER PRESERVING TIMELESS CINEMA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS