Movie·1937·1h 51m
A Star Is Born
Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, Ben Hecht
Producer
David O. Selznick
Cinematography
W. Howard Greene
Music
Max Steiner
Editor
James E. Newcom
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
238 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Janet Gaynor
Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Fredric March
Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou
Oliver Niles
May Robson
Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine
Danny McGuire
Lionel Stander
Matt Libby
Owen Moore
Casey Burke
Peggy Wood
Miss Phillips
Elizabeth Jenns
Anita Regis
Edgar Kennedy
Pop Randall
J. C. Nugent
Mr. Blodgett
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Posture Coach
Irving Bacon
Station Agent (uncredited)
Jane Barnes
Waitress #1 (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
Aunt Mattie (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Santa Anita Cop (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Burke's Butler (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Niles' Assistant (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
William A. Wellman
Story, Director
Robert Carson
Story, Screenplay
David O. Selznick
Producer, Writer
Dorothy Parker
Screenplay
Alan Campbell
Screenplay
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Ben Hecht
Writer
James E. Newcom
Editor
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