The Star

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.

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Release date

11 Dec 1952

Runtime

1 h 29 min

• TMDB 7.2

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

Stuart Heisler

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Countries

• US

Cast

Bette Davisas Margaret ElliotSterling Haydenas Jim Johannsen aka Barry LesterNatalie Woodas GretchenWarner Andersonas Harry StoneMinor Watsonas Joe MorrisonJune Travisas Phyllis StonePaul Freesas Richard StanleyRobert Warwickas R.J. an Aging Actor at PartyBarbara Lawrenceas Barbara LawrenceFay Bakeras Faith

Writers

KAKatherine AlbertDEDale Eunson

Composer

Victor Young

Cinematography

Ernest Laszlo

Studios

BEBert E. Friedlob Productions

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