A Star Is Born (1937)

Is the price of stardom a broken heart?

Movie · Drama, Romance · 1h 51m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released April 20, 1937

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.

Directed by William A. Wellman

Cast

• Janet Gaynor as Esther Blodgett
• Fredric March as Norman Maine
• Adolphe Menjou as Oliver Niles
• May Robson as Lettie Blodgett
• Andy Devine as Danny McGuire
• Lionel Stander as Matt Libby
• Owen Moore as Casey Burke
• Peggy Wood as Miss Phillips
• Elizabeth Jenns as Anita Regis
• Edgar Kennedy as Pop Randall
• J. C. Nugent as Mr. Blodgett
• Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Posture Coach

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