A New Star is Born!
On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young businessman is about to commit suicide. With a note to his wife scribbled down and a gun in his hand, he notices an envelope addressed to him on his desk. As he begins to read, we're taken back to World War One and his meeting with a young woman named Mary Lane.
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The film's tagline is: "A New Star is Born!"
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
The film was directed by John M. Stahl.
The screenplay was written by Arthur Richman and William Hurlbut.
Cinematography was handled by Merritt B. Gerstad.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 71 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0024418.
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Good
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Only Yesterday
Released
NR
English
United States of America
