The Star

The Star

1952
1h 29m
7.3

7.3/10

45 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 11, 1952
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0045186

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)

Key Crew

Stuart Heisler
Director
Katherine Albert
Screenplay
Dale Eunson
Screenplay
Bert E. Friedlob
Producer