Film
The Star
1952· NR· 1h 29m· Drama· Romance
“The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!”
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.
1952-12-11
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DirectorStuart Heisler
ScreenplayDale Eunson
ProducerBert E. Friedlob
Director of PhotographyErnest Laszlo
Original Music ComposerVictor Young
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Details
Released1952-12-11
Runtime1h 29m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosBert E. Friedlob Productions
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.2/10 · 47 votes
Original languageen
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