A Star Is Born (1937)
Description: Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
Director: William A. Wellman
Producer: william a wellman
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 437 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:55:16
Genre:
Drama
Romance
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willard huyck
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
george cukor
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
kuen yeung
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
edgar g ulmer
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
peter collinson
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
john rawlins
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
joseph green
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
ralph murphy
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
victor sjostrom
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
vern piehl
Great chemistry between the leads.
clifford sanforth
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
izzy sparber
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
peter bogdanovich
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
pietro francisci
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
gordon hessler
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
michael r lawrence
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
tay garnett
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
armand schaefer
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
malcolm st clair
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
joseph kuo
One of the better films I've watched in a while.