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Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine . She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star...

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Uniform Title:Star is born (Motion picture : 1937)
Corporate Author: Kino Classics (Firm)
Other Authors: Gaynor, Janet (Actor), March, Fredric, 1897-1975 (Actor), Menjou, Adolphe, 1890-1963 (Actor), Robson, May, 1858-1942 (Actor), Devine, Andy, 1905-1977 (Actor), Stander, Lionel (Actor), Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967, Campbell, Alan, 1905-1963 (Screenwriter), Carson, Robert, 1909-1983 (Screenwriter), Greene, W. Howard (William Howard) (director of photography.), Steiner, Max, 1888-1971 (composer (expression))
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Kino Classics, [2012]
Series:Selznick collection.
Subjects:
Motion picture actors and actresses > Drama.
Motion picture industry > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
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Summary:Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine . She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down.
Item Description:Kino Classics Edition
Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1937.
Special features: original theatrical trailer; wardrobe test; gallery.
2.0 mono, full screen 1.33:1.
Based on a story by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson.
"Authorized edition from the estate of David O. Selznick from the collection of George Eastman House"--Container.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (111 min.) : Blu-ray, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:All regions.
Awards:Academy Awards for Best Original Story and Best Cinematography, 1937.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, W. Howard Greene; music, Max Steiner; editor, James E. Newcom