A Star Is Born
Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
1937 · 1h 51m · Approved
Drama, Romance
Directed by
William A. Wellman
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A Star Is Born
Overview
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
Director and cast
- William A. Wellman Director
- Janet Gaynor as Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
- Fredric March as Norman Maine
- Adolphe Menjou as Oliver Niles
- May Robson as Grandmother Lettie Blodgett
- Andy Devine as Daniel 'Danny' McGuire
- Lionel Stander as Matt Libby
- Owen Moore Cast
- Peggy Wood Cast
- Elizabeth Jenns Cast
- Edgar Kennedy Cast
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