Film
A Star Is Born
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.
Overview
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
- Janet GaynorEsther Blodgett
- Fredric MarchNorman Maine
- Adolphe MenjouOliver Niles
- May RobsonLettie Blodgett
- Andy DevineDanny McGuire
- Lionel StanderMatt Libby
- Owen MooreCasey Burke
- Peggy WoodMiss Phillips
