Released:
1937-04-20

Overview:
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 her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.

Director:
William A. Wellman

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Janet Gaynor
  as
  Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
• 
  Fredric March
  as
  Norman Maine
• 
  Adolphe Menjou
  as
  Oliver Niles
• 
  May Robson
  as
  Lettie Blodgett
• 
  Andy Devine
  as
  Danny McGuire