A Star Is Born
"Is the price of stardom a broken heart?"
Originally released in 1937. A Star Is Born is a drama/romance film. directed by William A. Wellman.
Starring Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, and Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (232 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janet Gaynor
as Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Fredric March
as Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou
as Oliver Niles
May Robson
as Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine
as Danny McGuire
Lionel Stander
as Matt Libby
Owen Moore
as Casey Burke
Peggy Wood
as Miss Phillips
Elizabeth Jenns
as Anita Regis
Edgar Kennedy
as Pop Randall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $2,370,000
Production Companies
- Selznick International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Star Is Born about?
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 ...
Who directed A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was A Star Is Born released?
A Star Is Born was released on April 20, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Star Is Born?
The main cast of A Star Is Born includes Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, Andy Devine.
Is A Star Is Born worth watching?
A Star Is Born has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 232 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.