Watch The Star (1952) Official Trailer
The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!
7.2 / 10 IMDb December 11, 1952 1h 29m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Release Date
December 11, 1952
Genre
Drama, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
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
Paul Frees
as Richard Stanley
Robert Warwick
as R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence
as Barbara Lawrence
Fay Baker
as Faith
Herb Vigran
as Roy
Marie Blake
as The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
Claire Carleton
as Jailbird (uncredited)
Marcia Mae Jones
as Waitress (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter at Party (uncredited)
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Joe Gilbert
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Herschel Graham
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Sam Harris
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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David Alpert
James Anderson
Production Companies
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
The Star Official Trailer 1952
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