The Star
The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!
1952-12-11 | 89 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Bette DavisMargaret Elliot
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Sterling HaydenJim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
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Natalie WoodGretchen
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Warner AndersonHarry Stone
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Minor WatsonJoe Morrison
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June TravisPhyllis Stone
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Paul FreesRichard Stanley
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Robert WarwickR.J. an Aging Actor at Party
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Barbara LawrenceBarbara Lawrence
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Fay BakerFaith
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Herb VigranRoy
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Marie BlakeThe Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
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Claire CarletonJailbird (uncredited)
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Marcia Mae JonesWaitress (uncredited)
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William H. O'BrienWaiter at Party (uncredited)
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