A Star Is Born (1937)
Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | A Star Is Born |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 27, 1937 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | husband wife relationship, alcoholism, movie business, hollywood, alcoholic, show business, waitress, movie star, has been, fading star |
FAQ
What is A Star Is Born about?
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.
When was A Star Is Born released?
A Star Is Born was released on Apr 27, 1937 (status: Released).
Who directed A Star Is Born?
William A. Wellman directed A Star Is Born.
What is the TMDB rating of A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 245 votes.