The Star (1952)

12/11/1952 (US) • 1h 29m

Drama, Romance

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

has been

movie star

screen test

past prime

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