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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes48
DirectorStuart Heisler
WritersKatherine Albert, Dale Eunson
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Star
About The Star
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.
Directed by Stuart Heisler, The Star leans on a strong ensemble — Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1952.
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