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The Star

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

7.2

1952•1h 29m

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

Photo of Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

Photo of Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Photo of Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Gretchen

Photo of Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

Photo of Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

Photo of June Travis

June Travis

Phyllis Stone

Photo of Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

Photo of Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Photo of Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Photo of Fay Baker

Fay Baker

Faith

Photo of Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Roy

Photo of Marie Blake

Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Photo of Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton

Jailbird (uncredited)

Photo of Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Waitress (uncredited)

Photo of William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Party (uncredited)

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