A Star Is Born

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 Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester

Fredric March Norman Maine

Adolphe Menjou Oliver Niles

May Robson Lettie Blodgett

Andy Devine Danny McGuire