A Star Is Born
1Win7NomsDirected by William A. Wellman
Synopsis
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.
Awards
10th Academy Awards· 1938
- Writing (Story)Robert Carson, William A. WellmanWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleFredric March
- Actress in a Leading RoleJanet Gaynor
- Best PictureDavid O. Selznick, Selznick International, United Artists
- DirectingWilliam Wellman
- Directing (Assistant)Eric G. Stacey
- Writing (Screenplay)Alan Campbell, Dorothy Parker, Robert Carson, William A. Wellman
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1937
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- William A. Wellman, Robert Carson, Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, David O. Selznick, Ben Hecht
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Box office
- $2,370,000
- Countries
- United States of America
- Languages
- English
- Production
- Selznick International Pictures
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Cast
Janet GaynorNominated
Fredric MarchNominated
Adolphe Menjou
May Robson
Andy Devine
Lionel Stander
Owen Moore
Peggy Wood
Elizabeth Jenns
Edgar Kennedy