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The Star

(1952)

December 11, 1952 1h 29m
73%
TMDB Score

Overview

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.

Stuart Heisler

Director

Top Billed Cast

BD

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

SH

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

NW

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

WA

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

MW

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

JT

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

PF

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

RW

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

BL

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

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Fay Baker

Faith

Official Trailer

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