A Star Is Born(1937)
“Is the price of stardom a broken heart?”
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.
Director
William A. Wellman
Studio
Selznick International Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Janet Gaynor
as Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Fredric March
as Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou
as Oliver Niles
May Robson
as Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine
as Danny McGuire
Lionel Stander
as Matt Libby
Owen Moore
as Casey Burke
Peggy Wood
as Miss Phillips
Elizabeth Jenns
as Anita Regis
Edgar Kennedy
as Pop Randall
J. C. Nugent
as Mr. Blodgett
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Posture Coach
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1937
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Selznick International Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Star Is Born?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Star Is Born (1937).
What is A Star Is Born about?▼
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.
Who directed A Star Is Born?▼
A Star Is Born was directed by William A. Wellman and released in 1937. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is A Star Is Born?▼
A Star Is Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in A Star Is Born?▼
The cast of A Star Is Born includes Janet Gaynor as Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester, Fredric March as Norman Maine, Adolphe Menjou as Oliver Niles, May Robson as Lettie Blodgett, Andy Devine as Danny McGuire and more.
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