CinemaOSMovie · 1952 · 1h 29m · NR
The Star

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!

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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.

Directed byStuart Heisler

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
December 11, 1952
Studios
Bert E. Friedlob Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
The Star - Original Theatrical Trailer

The Star - Original Theatrical Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

June Travis

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Fay Baker

Fay Baker

Faith

Creative team
Directed by
Stuart Heisler
Stuart Heisler
Written by
Dale Eunson
Katherine Albert
Produced by
Bert E. Friedlob

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