A Star Is Born

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 20, 1937

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Selznick International Pictures

Cast

Janet Gaynor,Fredric March,Adolphe Menjou,May Robson,Andy Devine,Lionel Stander,Owen Moore,Peggy Wood,Elizabeth Jenns,Edgar Kennedyand 31 more

Director

William A. Wellman

Writer

William A. Wellman,Robert Carson,Dorothy Parker,Alan Campbell,David O. Selznick,Ben Hecht

Producer

David O. Selznick

Cinematography

W. Howard Greene

Music

Max Steiner

Budget

$1,200,000

Revenue

$2,370,000

IMDb

tt0029606