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A Star Is Born
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A Star Is Born

1937-04-20 · 111 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Romance

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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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 GaynorJanet GaynorEsther Blodgett
Fredric MarchFredric MarchNorman Maine
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouOliver Niles
May RobsonMay RobsonLettie Blodgett
Andy DevineAndy DevineDanny McGuire
Lionel StanderLionel StanderMatt Libby
Owen MooreOwen MooreCasey Burke
Peggy WoodPeggy WoodMiss Phillips
Elizabeth JennsElizabeth JennsAnita Regis
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyPop Randall
J. C. NugentJ. C. NugentMr. Blodgett
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsPosture Coach
Irving BaconIrving BaconStation Agent (uncredited)
Jane BarnesJane BarnesWaitress #1 (uncredited)
Clara BlandickClara BlandickAunt Mattie (uncredited)
Wade BotelerWade BotelerSanta Anita Cop (uncredited)
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyBurke's Butler (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyNiles' Assistant (uncredited)
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerDeliveryman (uncredited)
Pat FlahertyCuddles (uncredited)

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