Film

The Star

1952 · 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!

IMDb

7.0

Rotten Tomatoes

25%

Metacritic

54

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.

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

Fay Baker

Faith

Herb Vigran

Roy

Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Claire Carleton

Jailbird (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones

Waitress (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Party (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

Party Guest (uncredited)

• Stuart HeislerDirector
• Dale EunsonScreenplay
• Katherine AlbertScreenplay
• Bert E. FriedlobProducer
• Ernest LaszloDirector of Photography
• Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer

The Star - Original Theatrical Trailer

Release date

December 11, 1952

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 29m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama, Romance

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