A Star Is Born

IMDb 7.2 1937 • 111 min • DramaRomance

Director

William A. Wellman

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Janet Gaynor
Janet Gaynor Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Fredric March
Fredric March Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou Oliver Niles
May Robson
May Robson Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine
Andy Devine Danny McGuire