The Star (1952)
The Star (1952)

Plot.
Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
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Cast & Crew.

Bette Davis
Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood
Gretchen

Warner Anderson
Harry Stone

Minor Watson
Joe Morrison

June Travis
Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees
Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence

Fay Baker
Faith

Herb Vigran
Roy

Marie Blake
The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Claire Carleton
Jailbird (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones
Waitress (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien
Waiter at Party (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert
Party Guest (uncredited)

Herschel Graham
Party Guest (uncredited)

Sam Harris
Party Guest (uncredited)

Leo Taub
Producer's Assistant

Otto Ludwig
Supervising Editor

Boris Leven
Set Designer

Edward G. Boyle
Set Decoration

Weslie Jones
Script Supervisor

Del Armstrong
Makeup Supervisor

Jane Romeyn
Hair Setup

Ann Peck
Wardrobe Master

Leo Shuken
Orchestrator

Sid Cuttner
Orchestrator

Orry-Kelly
Costume Design

David Commons
Special Effects

Jack Rabin
Special Effects

J Paul
Production Supervisor
Media.


Details.
Release DateDecember 11, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 29m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
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Wiki.
The Star is a 1952 American drama film directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden and Natalie Wood. The plot tells the story of an aging, washed-up actress who is desperate to restart her career. Even though the film was a critical and commercial failure, Bette Davis received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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