The Star
The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!
1952 | 89m | English
Popularity: 0.4 (history)
| Director: | Stuart Heisler |
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| Writer: | Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 11, 1952 |
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| Director: | Stuart Heisler |
| Writer: | Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | has been, movie star, screen test, past prime |
| Production Companies | Bert E. Friedlob Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 24, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Barbara Lawrence | Barbara Lawrence |
| Fay Baker | Faith |
| Herb Vigran | Roy |
| Marie Blake | The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited) |
| Claire Carleton | Jailbird (uncredited) |
| Marcia Mae Jones | Waitress (uncredited) |
| William H. O'Brien | Waiter at Party (uncredited) |
| Joe Gilbert | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Herschel Graham | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Katherine Albert | Screenplay |
| Dale Eunson | Screenplay |
| John R. Carter | Sound Engineer |
| Ernest Laszlo | Director of Photography |
| Robert Vreeland | Assistant Director |
| Leo Taub | Producer's Assistant |
| Otto Ludwig | Supervising Editor |
| Edward G. Boyle | Set Decoration |
| Weslie Jones | Script Supervisor |
| Del Armstrong | Makeup Supervisor |
| Jane Romeyn | Hair Setup |
| Ann Peck | Wardrobe Master |
| Leo Shuken | Orchestrator |
| Sid Cuttner | Orchestrator |
| David Commons | Special Effects |
| Jack Rabin | Special Effects |
| J Paul | Production Supervisor |
| Stuart Heisler | Director |
| Victor Young | Original Music Composer |
| Boris Leven | Set Designer |
| Orry-Kelly | Costume Design |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bert E. Friedlob | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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