The Star

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!

Dec 11, 1952 · 1h 29m · Drama, Romance

⭐ 7.3· 44 votes

Director Stuart Heisler

Writer Katherine Albert

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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.

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Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

June Travis

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Fay Baker

Fay Baker

Faith

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Roy

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton

Jailbird (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Waitress (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Party (uncredited)