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The Star

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.

1952 |1h 29m |  Drama, Romance

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Cast

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Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot

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Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

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Natalie Wood

Gretchen

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Warner Anderson

Harry Stone

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Minor Watson

Joe Morrison

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June Travis

Phyllis Stone

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Paul Frees

Richard Stanley

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Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

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Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

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Fay Baker

Faith

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Herb Vigran

Roy

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Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

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Claire Carleton

Jailbird (uncredited)

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Marcia Mae Jones

Waitress (uncredited)

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William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Party (uncredited)

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Herschel Graham

Party Guest (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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