Movie Description
A Star Is Born
(1937)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : William A. Wellman
- Producer : David O. Selznick
- Writer : Ben Hecht,David O. Selznick
- Editor : James E. Newcom
- Cast : Janet Gaynor,Fredric March,Adolphe Menjou,May Robson,Andy Devine,Lionel Stander,Owen Moore,Peggy Wood,Elizabeth Jenns,Edgar Kennedy,J. C. Nugent,Guinn "Big Boy" Williams,Irving Bacon,Jane Barnes,Clara Blandick,Wade Boteler,Sidney Bracey,Harry C. Bradley,George Chandler,Pat Flaherty,Francis Ford,Joe Gray,Jonathan Hale,Chuck Hamilton,Lillian Harmer,Edward Hearn,I. Stanford Jolley,Carole Landis,Chris-Pin Martin,Edwin Maxwell,Marshall Neilan,David Newell,Robert Emmett O'Connor,Dennis O'Keefe,Franklin Pangborn,Jed Prouty,Tom Ricketts,Paul Stanton,Fred 'Snowflake' Toones,Clarence Wilson,A.W. Sweatt
Cast
Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Norman Maine
Oliver Niles
Lettie Blodgett
Danny McGuire
Matt Libby
Casey Burke
Miss Phillips
Anita Regis
Pop Randall
Mr. Blodgett
Posture Coach
Station Agent (uncredited)
Waitress #1 (uncredited)
Aunt Mattie (uncredited)
Santa Anita Cop (uncredited)
Burke's Butler (uncredited)
Niles' Assistant (uncredited)
Deliveryman (uncredited)
Cuddles (uncredited)
William Gregory (uncredited)
Garcia (uncredited)
Judge George J. Parris (uncredited)
Cop Outside Courtroom (uncredited)
Wardrobe Woman (uncredited)
Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
Boxing Ringside Spectator (uncredited)
Girl in Beret at Santa Anita Bar (uncredited)
José Rodriguez (uncredited)
Vocal Coach (uncredited)
Bert (uncredited)
Sam (uncredited)
Santa Anita Clubhouse Bartender (uncredited)
Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)
Billy Moon (uncredited)
Artie Carver (uncredited)
Ray (uncredited)
Academy Award Presenter (uncredited)
Witness (uncredited)
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Aleck Blodgett (uncredited)
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleA Star Is Born
Status Released
Release Information
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1937-04-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 51m
Budget₹ 1200000
Revenue₹ 2370000
Production CompaniesSelznick International Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
