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The Star

7.2 89 mins Drama   Romance   1952
Bert E. Friedlob Productions  
Director(s): Stuart Heisler

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.

Casts of The Star

Bette Davis

as Margaret Elliot

Sterling Hayden

as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

Natalie Wood

as Gretchen

Warner Anderson

as Harry Stone

Minor Watson

as Joe Morrison

June Travis

as Phyllis Stone

Paul Frees

as Richard Stanley

Robert Warwick

as R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

Barbara Lawrence

as Barbara Lawrence

Fay Baker

as Faith

Herb Vigran

as Roy

Marie Blake

as The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)

Claire Carleton

as Jailbird (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones

as Waitress (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

as Waiter at Party (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Herschel Graham

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Sam Harris

as Party Guest (uncredited)

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