

Follow a Star
1959-01-01 · 102 min · ★ 6.2
Norman Truscott is a store worker who dreams of stardom. Vernon Carew is a singer whose star is fading. Vernon manages to get a recording of Norman singing and passes it off as himself.
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- Directors
- Robert Asher
- Production companies
- The Rank Organisation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Norman WisdomNorman Truscott
June LaverickJudy
Jerry DesmondeMr. Vernon Carew
Hattie JacquesMiss Dymphna Dobson
Richard WattisDr. W. Chatterway
John Le MesurierBirkett
Sydney TaflerPendlebury
Fenella FieldingLady Arabella Finchington
Charles HeslopGeneral
Joe MeliaStage Manager
Ron MoodyViolinist
Richard CaldicotConductor (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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