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A Star Is Born (1954)

Musical drama in which a fading actor becomes involved with a young singer on her way up. Judy Garland was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the rising star.

Musical drama in which a famous actor with a drink problem decides to help a budding young singer after hearing her perform. He signs her up with a film studio, where she lands the lead role in a big musical. The two become close and later marry, but while her career continues to blossom, his takes a downward turn.

2 hours, 32 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Jun 2022 22:50

Music Played

  • Ray Heindorf, The Warner Bros. Orchestra, Judy Garland

    The Man That Got Away (Expanded Version)

Credits

Role Contributor
Vicki Lester / Esther Blodgett Judy Garland
Norman Maine James Mason
Miss Markham Lotus Robb
Libby's Secretary Hazel Shermet
Matt Libby Jack Carson
Lola Lavery Lucy Marlow
Susan Ettinger Amanda Blake
Danny McGuire Tommy Noonan
Oliver Niles Charles Bickford
Graves Irving Bacon
Producer Sidney Luft
Director George Cukor

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