04 Oct 1981
The End of Fame
A highly accurate autobiographic film that depicts the aftermath of Bülent Ersoy's gender change and how she, her friends and community reacts to it.
Torch Singer
She traded "shame" … for fame!
When she can't support her illegitimate child, an abandoned young woman puts her up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Years later, she searches for the child she gave up.
Top Billed Cast
Claudette Colbert Sally Trent, aka Mimi Benton
Ricardo Cortez Tony Cummings
David Manners Michael 'Mike' Gardner
Lyda Roberti Dora Nichols
Charley Grapewin Andrew 'Juddy' Judson
Sam Godfrey Harry, Radio Announcer
Florence Roberts Mother Angelica
Virginia Hammond Mrs. Julia Judson
Ethel Griffies Agatha Alden
Baby LeRoy Bobby, Dora's Baby at 1 Year
Mildred Washington Carrie
Cora Sue Collins Sally, Age 5
Helen Jerome Eddy Miss Spaulding
Albert Conti Carlotti
Jean Acker Nightclub Patron
Gladys Hulette Nightclub Patron
Dennis O'Keefe Nightclub Patron
Eddie Phillips Nightclub Patron
Ronald R. Rondell Nightclub Patron
Florence Wix Nightclub Patron
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