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.

Ratings

• Curator score: 8.5/10
• IMDb: 7.3/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
• Metacritic: 77
• TMDB: 7.2/10

Director

William A. Wellman

Production

Selznick International Pictures

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

Where to watch

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