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A Star Is Born

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DramaRomance
7.2/10(210 ratings)

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.

04-27-1937
1h 51m
A Star Is Born
Backdrop for A Star Is Born

Main Cast

Janet Gaynor

Janet Gaynor

Esther Blodgett

Fredric March

Fredric March

Norman Maine

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Oliver Niles

May Robson

May Robson

Lettie Blodgett

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

Danny McGuire

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Matt Libby

Owen Moore

Owen Moore

Casey Burke

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
William A. Wellman
Writers:
Ben Hecht, David O. Selznick
Production:
Selznick International Pictures
Revenue:
$2,370,000
Budget:
$1,200,000

Key Crew

Director:
William A. Wellman
Producer:
David O. Selznick
Screenplay:
Dorothy Parker
Screenplay:
Alan Campbell
Screenplay:
Robert Carson

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en