

MovieDramaRomance
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(50)19521h 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.
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Writers
- Katherine Albert,Dale Eunson
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Cast

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)
David Alpert

James Anderson

Florence Auer
Paul Bradley

Steve Carruthers
Oliver Cross
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Crew
Directing
- Weslie JonesScript Supervisor
- Stuart HeislerDirector
- Robert VreelandAssistant Director
Writing
- Katherine AlbertScreenplay
- Dale EunsonScreenplay
Production
- Leo TaubProducer's Assistant
- J PaulProduction Supervisor
- Bert E. FriedlobProducer
Camera
- Ernest LaszloDirector of Photography
Editing
- Otto LudwigSupervising Editor
Sound
- Leo ShukenOrchestrator
- Sid CuttnerOrchestrator
- John R. CarterSound Engineer
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Boris LevenSet Designer
- Edward G. BoyleSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Del ArmstrongMakeup Supervisor
- Jane RomeynHair Setup
- Ann PeckWardrobe Master
- Orry-KellyCostume Design
Crew
- David CommonsSpecial Effects
- Jack RabinSpecial Effects