

“The applause of the world... and then this!”
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,019,770
Revenue
$12,000,000

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.

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