Dec 11, 1952
89 min
Full-HD

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.

Category

Drama Romance

Country

United States of America

Companies

Bert E. Friedlob Productions

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

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