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A Star Is Born


An aspiring actress finds her chance at stardom with the help of a fading Hollywood leading man. As her career rises and his falls, their love faces the cost of fame. Janet Gaynor and Fredric March star in the original A Star Is Born.

Esther Blodgett comes to Hollywood determined to become an actress. When she meets celebrated film star Norman Maine, he sees her talent and helps launch her career under the name Vicki Lester. Their connection grows into love, but Esther’s success arrives as Norman’s career and personal life begin to unravel.

Starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, the 1937 original of A Star Is Born is a moving story of ambition, devotion and the difficult realities behind Hollywood glamour.

Release Year: 1937

Runtime: 111 minutes

Rating: Not Rated

Cast:

 Janet Gaynor
Frederic March
Adolphe Menjou
May Robson
Andy Devine