The Star (1952)
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.
- Released
- 1952-12-11
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Stuart Heisler, Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 from 50 votes
Cast
- Bette Davis as Margaret Elliot
- Sterling Hayden as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
- Natalie Wood as Gretchen
- 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. an Aging Actor at Party
- Barbara Lawrence as Barbara Lawrence
- Fay Baker as Faith
- Herb Vigran as Roy
- Marie Blake as The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
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