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.
Release Date | April 27, 1937 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | A Star Is Born | |
Runtime | 1h 51min | |
Budget | $1,200,000 | |
Revenue | $2,370,000 | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | Selznick International Pictures |