A Star Is Born 1937
A Star Is Born
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.
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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All 1 Videos & 24 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
... Norman Maine
... Oliver Niles
... Lettie Blodgett
... Danny McGuire
... Matt Libby
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See All 1 Reviews20 Jun 2022 by CinemaSerf
Janet Gaynor was at the top of her game with the almost Dickens' inspired name "Esther Blodgett" - an aspiring actress who moves to Hollywood and happens upon a drunken, self-destructive "Norman Maine" (Fredric March) as she waitresses at a party. His star is definitely on the wain, but he sees something in her and before long she is topping the bill. No singing in this version, which I think makes it a grittier adaptation of the story. Oddly enough, I find that the colour is quite distracting - it would have looked much better in black and white. That said, the dialogue is sharp and the pace likewise and it's an enjoyable watch.
Release Date:
Apr 27, 1937 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 51`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Janet Gaynor was at the top of her game with the almost Dickens' inspired name "Esther Blodgett" - an aspiring actress who moves to Hollywood and happens upon a drunken, self-destructive "Norman Maine" (Fredric March) as she waitresses at a party. His star is definitely on the wain, but he sees something in her and before long she is topping the bill. No singing in this version, which I think makes it a grittier adaptation of the story. Oddly enough, I find that the colour is quite distracting - it would have looked much better in black and white. That said, the dialogue is sharp and the pace likewise and it's an enjoyable watch.
Cast & Crew of
A Star Is Born
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
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Eric Stacey... Assistant Director
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)
Produced By
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