The Star(1952)
The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!
The Star Synopsis
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.
The Star (1952) is a drama and romance film directed by Stuart Heisler, released on December 11, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood and Warner Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Heisler
- Writers:
- Dale Eunson, Katherine Albert
- Producers:
- Bert E. Friedlob
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Star (1952) Trailer
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The Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
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)
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Heisler, written by Dale Eunson and Katherine Albert, produced by Bert E. Friedlob.
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The Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Star online?
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The Star (1952) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Star?
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The main cast of The Star (1952) includes Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson and Minor Watson. The film was directed by Stuart Heisler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Star released?
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The Star was released on December 11, 1952 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Star worth watching?
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The Star (1952) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Star?
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Yes. The official The Star trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.