A Star Is Born

Directed by William A. Wellman
Passed
1937    1h 50mDrama, Romance
7.3100%78%
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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.

Cast of A Star Is Born

  • Janet GaynorEsther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
  • Fredric MarchNorman Maine
  • Adolphe MenjouOliver Niles
  • May RobsonLettie Blodgett
  • Andy DevineDanny McGuire
  • Lionel StanderMatt Libby
  • Owen MooreCasey Burke
  • Peggy WoodMiss Phillips
  • Elizabeth JennsAnita Regis
  • Edgar KennedyPop Randall
  • J. C. NugentMr. Blodgett
  • Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsPosture Coach
  • Irving BaconStation Agent (uncredited)
  • Jane BarnesWaitress #1 (uncredited)
  • Clara BlandickAunt Mattie (uncredited)
  • Wade BotelerSanta Anita Cop (uncredited)
  • Sidney BraceyBurke's Butler (uncredited)
  • Harry C. BradleyNiles' Assistant (uncredited)
  • George ChandlerDeliveryman (uncredited)
  • Pat FlahertyCuddles (uncredited)
  • Francis FordWilliam Gregory (uncredited)
  • Joe GrayGarcia (uncredited)
  • Jonathan HaleJudge George J. Parris (uncredited)
  • Chuck HamiltonCop Outside Courtroom (uncredited)
  • Lillian HarmerWardrobe Woman (uncredited)
  • Edward HearnSanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
  • I. Stanford JolleyBoxing Ringside Spectator (uncredited)
  • Carole LandisGirl in Beret at Santa Anita Bar (uncredited)
  • Chris-Pin MartinJosé Rodriguez (uncredited)
  • Edwin MaxwellVocal Coach (uncredited)
  • Marshall NeilanBert (uncredited)
  • David NewellSam (uncredited)
  • Robert Emmett O'ConnorSanta Anita Clubhouse Bartender (uncredited)
  • Dennis O'KeefeBurke's Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Franklin PangbornBilly Moon (uncredited)
  • Jed ProutyArtie Carver (uncredited)
  • Tom RickettsRay (uncredited)
  • Paul StantonAcademy Award Presenter (uncredited)
  • Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesWitness (uncredited)
  • Clarence WilsonJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
  • A.W. SweattAleck Blodgett (uncredited)
  • William A. WellmanDirector
  • Ben HechtWriter
  • David O. SelznickWriter / Producer

A Star Is Born Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 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.

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