A Star Is Born

Name: A Star Is Born
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1937-04-20
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, Andy Devine

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1937 · 111 min · NR · Drama · Romance · TMDB 7.2/10

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 — Esther Blodgett
Fredric March — Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou — Oliver Niles
May Robson — Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine — Danny McGuire