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The Star

The Star

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!

1952•1h 29m•

★7.3(46 ratings)

DramaRomance

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.

Director

Writers

Dale Eunson, Katherine Albert

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Main Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

June Travis

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Fay Baker

Fay Baker

Faith

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Roy

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Full Crew

Direction

Script Supervisor: Weslie Jones
Director: Stuart Heisler
Assistant Director: Robert Vreeland

Writing

Screenplay: Dale Eunson
Screenplay: Katherine Albert

Production

Production Supervisor: J Paul
Producer's Assistant: Leo Taub
Producer: Bert E. Friedlob

Music & Sound

Orchestrator: Leo Shuken
Orchestrator: Sid Cuttner
Sound Engineer: John R. Carter
Original Music Composer: Victor Young

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ernest Laszlo

Editing

Supervising Editor: Otto Ludwig

Art Direction

Set Designer: Boris Leven
Set Decoration: Edward G. Boyle

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Supervisor: Del Armstrong
Costume Design: Orry-Kelly
Hair Setup: Jane Romeyn
Wardrobe Master: Ann Peck

Keywords

has beenmovie starscreen testpast prime

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!"

#2

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

#3

The film was directed by Stuart Heisler.

#4

The screenplay was written by Dale Eunson and Katherine Albert.

#5

The score was composed by Victor Young.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Ernest Laszlo.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0045186.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

46 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Star

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Bert E. Friedlob Productions