Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 29m

The Star

The Star poster
Director
Stuart Heisler
Cast
Bette Davis as Margaret Elliot Sterling Hayden as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester Natalie Wood as Gretchen Warner Anderson as Harry Stone Minor Watson as Joe Morrison June Travis as Phyllis Stone
Crew
Ernest Laszlo — Director of Photography Victor Young — Original Music Composer Dale Eunson — Screenplay Katherine Albert — Screenplay Bert E. Friedlob — Producer Orry-Kelly — Costume Design
Tagline

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
has beenmovie starscreen testpast prime
Key Collaborators
Stuart Heisler Director Ernest Laszlo Director of Photography Victor Young Original Music Composer Dale Eunson Screenplay Katherine Albert Screenplay Bert E. Friedlob Producer Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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