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A Star Is Born

A fading Hollywood legend seeks redemption by mentoring a young talent, while grappling with the darkness of his own declining fame and inner demons.

A faded movie star, Norman Maine, befriends a talented showgirl, Esther Blodgett, after crashing her performance one night. As their friendship deepens into romance, Esther's career flourishes while Norman's spirals downward, leading to growing tension in their relationship.

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Info about A Star Is Born

Studio(s): Transcona Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 16, 1954

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $4,350,001.00

Budget: $5,019,770.00

Genres:Drama, Musical, Romance

Main Cast

Judy GarlandJudy GarlandVicki Lester
James MasonJames MasonNorman Maine
Jack CarsonJack CarsonMatt Libby
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordOliver Niles
Tommy NoonanTommy NoonanDanny McGuire
Lucy MarlowLucy MarlowLola Lavery
Amanda BlakeAmanda BlakeSusan Ettinger
Irving BaconIrving BaconGraves
Hazel ShermetHazel ShermetLibby's secretary
James BrownJames BrownGlenn Williams
John AlbanJohn AlbanAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Laurindo AlmeidaLaurindo AlmeidaGuitarist (uncredited)
Leon AltonLeon AltonUsher (uncredited)
Rudolph AndersRudolph AndersMr. Ettinger (uncredited)
David ArmstrongDavid ArmstrongSoundman (uncredited)
Phil ArnoldPhil ArnoldAgent (uncredited)
Nadine AshdownNadine AshdownEsther (age 6) (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Jack BakerJack BakerFather (uncredited)
George BecwarGeorge BecwarAssistant Director (uncredited)
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeStudio Executive at Premiere (uncredited)
Rodney BellRodney BellMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Lulu Mae BohrmanLulu Mae BohrmanAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyMcBride (uncredited)
Marshall BradfordMarshall BradfordAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Ruth BradyRuth BradyMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul BrinegarPaul BrinegarMan at Funeral (uncredited)
Tex BrodusTex BrodusDancer (uncredited)
Sheila BromleySheila BromleyShrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
Paul BryarPaul BryarBartender at Racetrack (uncredited)
Benny BurtBenny BurtCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
George CalligaGeorge CalligaAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Kathryn CardKathryn CardLandlady (uncredited)
Spencer ChanSpencer ChanActor at Payroll Window (uncredited)
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerMan in Car at Diner (uncredited)
Lauren ChapinLauren ChapinLittle Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinBenefit Comedy Team Member (uncredited)
Charles J. ConradCharles J. ConradAssistant Director (uncredited)
Oliver CrossOliver CrossAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Russell CusterRussell CusterCourtroom Officer (uncredited)
Havis DavenportHavis DavenportParamount Starlet (uncredited)
Eddie DewEddie DewAssistant Director at Train Station (uncredited)
Alan DeWittAlan DeWittMakeup Artist (uncredited)
Joe DoughertyJoe DoughertyMakeup Artist (uncredited)
Helen Eby-RockHelen Eby-RockShrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
Jean EngstromJean EngstromMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Rex EvansRex EvansAcademy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumRay (uncredited)
Timothy FarrellTimothy FarrellBailiff (uncredited)
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonJudge George J. Barnes (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Almeda FowlerAlmeda FowlerMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Raoul FreemanRaoul FreemanAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Nacho GalindoNacho GalindoJosé Rodriguez (uncredited)
Kenneth GibsonKenneth GibsonRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Jack GordonJack GordonStagehand (uncredited)
Wilton GraffWilton GraffShrine Auditorium Emcee (uncredited)
Marion GrayMarion GrayRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonPaymaster (uncredited)
Joseph HamiltonJoseph HamiltonAgent (uncredited)
Sam HarrisSam HarrisBenefit Attendee / Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonWilliam Gregory (uncredited)
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtOcean Scene Director (uncredited)
Al HillAl HillShrine Auditorium Photographer (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesSpectator (uncredited)
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandCharley (uncredited)
Robert F. HoyRobert F. HoySoundman (uncredited)
Bob JellisonBob JellisonEddie (uncredited)
Dick JohnstoneDick JohnstoneSpectator (uncredited)
Fred KelseyFred KelseyAudience Member (uncredited)
Jack KenneyJack KenneyNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Allen KramerAllen KramerMan (uncredited)
Frank KreigFrank KreigMan at Funeral (uncredited)
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyCuddles (uncredited)
Nancy KulpNancy KulpEsther's Neighbor (uncredited)
Paul LevittPaul LevittMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Carey LoftinCarey LoftinSignboard Man (uncredited)
Frank MarloweFrank MarloweShrine Auditorium Photographer (uncredited)
Mae MarshMae MarshMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Strother MartinStrother MartinDelivery Boy (uncredited)
Louis MasonLouis MasonDoorman (uncredited)
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Joseph MellJoseph MellPaymaster (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerBenefit Attendee (uncredited)
Mort MillsMort MillsMakeup Artist (uncredited)
John MonaghanJohn MonaghanMale Secretary (uncredited)
Hal J. MooreHal J. MooreRacetrack PA Announcer (uncredited)
Monette MooreMonette MooreBlues Singer (uncredited)
Charles MortonCharles MortonShrine Auditorium Photographer (uncredited)
Jack MowerJack MowerBenefit Attendee (uncredited)
George NardelliGeorge NardelliAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Tom NolanTom NolanChild Dancer (uncredited)
Barry NortonBarry NortonBenefit Attendee (uncredited)
Ron NymanRon NymanStage Manager (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Monty O'GradyMonty O'GradyRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Leonard PennLeonard PennTrain Station Scene Director (uncredited)
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperEsther's Neighbor (uncredited)
Hilda PlowrightHilda PlowrightShrine Auditorium Photographer (uncredited)
Mel PogueMel PogueAutograph Hound (uncredited)
Murray PollackMurray PollackBenefit Attendee (uncredited)
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleShrine Auditorium Photographer (uncredited)
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaBruno (uncredited)
Grandon RhodesGrandon RhodesProducer at Premiere (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsParty Guest (uncredited)
Kay RiehlKay RiehlHairdresser (uncredited)
Riza RoyceRiza RoyceSecretary (uncredited)
Dick RyanDick RyanNightclub Man (uncredited)
John SaxonJohn SaxonMovie Premiere Usher (uncredited)
Bernard SellBernard SellRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Patrick SextonPatrick SextonBert (uncredited)
Harry SeymourHarry SeymourWheeler (uncredited)
Joan ShawleeJoan ShawleeJoan (uncredited)
Don SheltonDon SheltonTV Director (uncredited)
Charles SherlockCharles SherlockMan Trying to Subdue Norman at Banquet (uncredited)
Dick SimmonsDick SimmonsProducer / Benefactor (uncredited)
Reginald SimpsonReginald SimpsonAcademy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceNight Court Clerk (uncredited)
Eileen StevensEileen StevensShrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
Robert StevensonRobert StevensonBoom Operator (uncredited)
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonArtie Carver (uncredited)
Dub TaylorDub TaylorNorman's Driver (uncredited)
Wayne TaylorWayne TaylorAutograph Hound (uncredited)
Al ThompsonAl ThompsonVagrant (uncredited)
Ted ThorpeTed ThorpeSoundman (uncredited)
Emerson TreacyEmerson TreacyJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelPhotographer in a Dressing Room (uncredited)
Valerie VernonValerie VernonMarian (uncredited)
Ralph VolkieRalph VolkieCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallEsther's Neighbor (uncredited)
Ruth WarrenRuth WarrenShrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
Charles WattsCharles WattsHarrison (uncredited)
Richard WebbRichard WebbWallace (uncredited)
Shirley WhitneyShirley WhitneyMalibu Party Guest (uncredited)
Josephine WhittellJosephine WhittellShrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxFrank (uncredited)
Jean WillesJean WillesFan at a Benefit Show (uncredited)
Tom WilsonTom WilsonStagehand Carrying Poles / Passerby Outside Hotel (uncredited)
Eric WiltonEric WiltonCharles (uncredited)
Stephen WymanStephen WymanNigel Peters (uncredited)
Mary YoungMary YoungBoardinghouse Woman (uncredited)

Creators

George CukorGeorge CukorDirector
William A. WellmanWilliam A. WellmanStory
Robert CarsonRobert CarsonStory
Moss HartMoss HartScreenplay

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