The Star (1952)

  • NR
  • 12/11/1952 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 29m

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.

Dale Eunson

Screenplay

Stuart Heisler

Director

Katherine Albert

Screenplay

Cast

Bette Davis's headshot

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot
Sterling Hayden's headshot

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Natalie Wood's headshot

Natalie Wood

Gretchen
Warner Anderson's headshot

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone
Minor Watson's headshot

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison
June Travis's headshot

June Travis

Phyllis Stone
Paul Frees's headshot

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley
Robert Warwick's headshot

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

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