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Is the price of stardom a broken heart? - A Star Is Born
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Title: A Star Is Born

Release Date: 27 Apr 1937

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Selznick International Pictures

Production Companies: Selznick International Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.143 (214 votes)

Cast

  • Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester: Janet Gaynor
  • Norman Maine: Fredric March
  • Oliver Niles: Adolphe Menjou
  • Lettie Blodgett: May Robson
  • Danny McGuire: Andy Devine
  • Matt Libby: Lionel Stander
  • Casey Burke: Owen Moore
  • Miss Phillips: Peggy Wood
  • Anita Regis: Elizabeth Jenns
  • Pop Randall: Edgar Kennedy
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