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The Star (1952)

1h 29m · 11 Dec 1952

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

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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.

Movie ID24387
GenreDrama, Romance
DirectorStuart Heisler
Main castBette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson, Minor Watson, June Travis, Paul Frees, Robert Warwick
Release date11 December 1952
Release year1952
LanguageEnglish
Duration89 min (1h 29m)
Rating7.2 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseBert E. Friedlob Productions

Director: Stuart Heisler
Writers: Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson

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Bette DavisMargaret Elliot Sterling HaydenJim Johannsen aka Barry Lester Natalie WoodGretchen Warner AndersonHarry Stone Minor WatsonJoe Morrison June TravisPhyllis Stone Paul FreesRichard Stanley Robert WarwickR.J. an Aging Actor at Party Barbara LawrenceBarbara Lawrence Fay BakerFaith Herb VigranRoy Marie BlakeThe Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited) Claire CarletonJailbird (uncredited) Marcia Mae JonesWaitress (uncredited) William H. O'BrienWaiter at Party (uncredited)
Joe GilbertParty Guest (uncredited)
Herschel GrahamParty Guest (uncredited)
Sam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited)
David Alpert
James Anderson

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