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Movie Description Recreated here is the real-life drama of jazz age singer Ruth Etting and the evil-tempered gangster who orchestrates her climb to stardom. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Actor--James Cagney, Best Motion Picture Story, Best Screenplay, Best Song ("I'll Never Stop Loving You").
Synopsis Musical biography about singer Ruth Etting. Film focuses on Etting's troubled relationship with husband Martin Snyder, a low-class hood responsible for Etting's rags-to-riches stardom. Snyder controlled Etting's career and personal life to such a degree that Etting eventually developed an alcohol problem...
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 16.9 Audio: Dolby 5.1 Surround - English Mono 1.0 - French
Industry Reviews "The 'Shakin' the Blues Away' number is tops to both eye and ear." USA Today - Mike Clark (04/29/2005)
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