

A Star Is Born
1937-04-20 · 111 min · ★ 7.2
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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Production details
- Directors
- William A. Wellman
- Production companies
- Selznick International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,370,000
Top Cast
Janet GaynorEsther Blodgett
Fredric MarchNorman Maine
Adolphe MenjouOliver Niles
May RobsonLettie Blodgett
Andy DevineDanny McGuire
Lionel StanderMatt Libby
Owen MooreCasey Burke
Peggy WoodMiss Phillips
Elizabeth JennsAnita Regis
Edgar KennedyPop Randall
J. C. NugentMr. Blodgett
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsPosture Coach
Irving BaconStation Agent (uncredited)
Jane BarnesWaitress #1 (uncredited)
Clara BlandickAunt Mattie (uncredited)
Wade BotelerSanta Anita Cop (uncredited)
Sidney BraceyBurke's Butler (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyNiles' Assistant (uncredited)
George ChandlerDeliveryman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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