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A Star Is Born

“Is the price of stardom a broken heart?”

★ 7.2 / 10 (248 votes)April 20, 1937111 minEN
DramaRomance

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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Movie facts

Release dateApril 20, 1937
StatusReleased
Runtime111 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$2,370,000
ProductionSelznick International Pictures
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Crew

Director

William A. Wellman

Writers

William A. Wellman, Robert Carson, Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell

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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
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