A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
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.
Mister Arn reviewedMay 17, 2025
Wellman does a fantastic job of telling life stories in under two hours. Because this film concerns stardom, it's been remade several times. It gets more attention than films like "Frisco Jenny" or "So Big," which are just as good. The use of the script in the opening and closing was an interesting touch.