The Star (1952)

The Star (1952)

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her! 1952-12-11 United States of America 89 Min. PG-13
7.2 39 votes

Overview

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

Bette Davis is Margaret Elliot
Margaret Elliot
Sterling Hayden is Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Natalie Wood is Gretchen
Gretchen
Warner Anderson is Harry Stone
Harry Stone
Minor Watson is Joe Morrison
Joe Morrison
June Travis is Phyllis Stone
Phyllis Stone
Paul Frees is Richard Stanley
Richard Stanley
Robert Warwick is R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence is Barbara Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Fay Baker is Faith
Marie Blake is The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)