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 · APPROVED
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Stuart Heisler
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 and cast
- Stuart Heisler Director
- Bette Davis as Margaret Elliot
- Natalie Wood as Gretchen
- Sterling Hayden as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
- Warner Anderson as Harry Stone
- Minor Watson as Joe Morrison
- June Travis as Phyllis Stone
- Paul Frees as Richard Stanley
- Robert Warwick as R.J., Aging Actor at Party
- Barbara Lawrence as Barbara Lawrence
- Fay Baker as Faith
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