The Star

1h 29min

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.

Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Margaret Elliot
Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester
Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Gretchen
Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Harry Stone
Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Joe Morrison
June Travis

June Travis

Phyllis Stone
Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Richard Stanley
Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

R.J. an Aging Actor at Party
Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence
Marie Blake

Marie Blake

The Stones' Maid Annie (uncredited)
Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton

Jailbird (uncredited)
Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Waitress (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Party (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert

Joe Gilbert

Party Guest (uncredited)
Herschel Graham

Herschel Graham

Party Guest (uncredited)
Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Party Guest (uncredited)

Release date

11th Dec 1952

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English