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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edwin h knopf
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
john h auer
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
john ireland
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
james cruze
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
leopold lindtberg
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
a edward sutherland
Excellent performances all around.
robert f hill
Excellent performances all around.
burgess meredith
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
r john hugh
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
vincente minnelli
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
norman foster
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
reginald le borg
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
jose bolanos
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
mack v wright
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
arthur lubin
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
vittorio sala
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
alberto de martino
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
yu chi lien
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
louis j gasnier
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
edward dmytryk
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!