Margaret Elliot
Bette Davis
Margaret Elliot
The Star
“The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!”
7.2
1952
1h 29m
DramaRomance
Director: Stuart Heisler
Overview
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.
Trailer
The Star - Original Theatrical Trailer Official
Cast
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Sterling Hayden
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Gretchen
Natalie Wood
Gretchen
Harry Stone
Warner Anderson
Harry Stone
Joe Morrison
Minor Watson
Joe Morrison
Phyllis Stone
June Travis
Phyllis Stone
Richard Stanley
Paul Frees
Richard Stanley
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Robert Warwick
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Faith
Fay Baker
Faith
Roy
Herb Vigran
Roy
The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
Marie Blake
The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
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