A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Is the price of stardom a broken heart?

7.2 /10 234 votes
April 20, 1937 1h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director William A. Wellman
Writers Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell
Studio Selznick International Pictures
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN
Budget $1,200,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Matt Libby

Owen Moore

Owen Moore

Casey Burke

Peggy Wood

Peggy Wood

Miss Phillips

Elizabeth Jenns

Elizabeth Jenns

Anita Regis

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Pop Randall

J. C. Nugent

J. C. Nugent

Mr. Blodgett

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Posture Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

A Star Is Born was released on April 20, 1937.

The runtime of A Star Is Born is 1h 51m.

A Star Is Born is a Drama, Romance movie.

A Star Is Born has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Star Is Born is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Star Is Born was directed by William A. Wellman.

The main cast of A Star Is Born includes Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou.

A Star Is Born is originally in English.