The Star (1952)
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.
Drama, Romance
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)
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