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A Star Is Born (1937)

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Is the price of stardom a broken heart?

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
William A. Wellman
  • Profile picture of Janet Gaynor
    Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester Janet Gaynor
  • Profile picture of Fredric March
    Norman Maine Fredric March
  • Profile picture of Adolphe Menjou
    Oliver Niles Adolphe Menjou
  • Profile picture of May Robson
    Lettie Blodgett May Robson
  • Profile picture of Andy Devine
    Danny McGuire Andy Devine
  • Profile picture of Lionel Stander
    Matt Libby Lionel Stander
  • Profile picture of Owen Moore
    Casey Burke Owen Moore
  • Profile picture of Peggy Wood
    Miss Phillips Peggy Wood

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