The Star
The Star
Release: 1952-12-11
·Runtime: 89m
·★ 7.2
Drama
Romance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Warner Anderson
as Harry Stone
Robert Warwick
as R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence
as Barbara Lawrence
Fay Baker
as Faith
Claire Carleton
as Jailbird (uncredited)
Bette Davis
as Margaret Elliot
Minor Watson
as Joe Morrison
Natalie Wood
as Gretchen
Paul Frees
as Richard Stanley
Herb Vigran
as Roy
Marie Blake
as The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter at Party (uncredited)
June Travis
as Phyllis Stone
Marcia Mae Jones
as Waitress (uncredited)
