A Star Is Born (1937): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: A Star Is Born
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1937
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, Andy Devine

What A Star Is Born Is About

A young woman arrives in Hollywood from the provinces and becomes a star with the help of a famous actor whose drinking is destroying him, their trajectories running in opposite directions. This is the first screen version and the template every remake has followed. It describes the cruelty of the studio system from inside, with the press, the publicity department and the changing of names all present in detail. The early Technicolor is still vivid. The ending is strong enough that later versions repeated it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Star Is Born about?

A young woman arrives in Hollywood from the provinces and becomes a star with the help of a famous actor whose drinking is destroying him, their trajectories running in opposite directions. This is the first screen version and the template every remake has followed.

Where can I watch A Star Is Born?

A Star Is Born is available to watch on digital platforms such as Pure Flix, FlixFling, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Star Is Born?

A Star Is Born runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did A Star Is Born come out?

A Star Is Born was released in 1937.

Who directed A Star Is Born?

A Star Is Born was directed by William A. Wellman.

Who stars in A Star Is Born?

A Star Is Born stars Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson.

What is A Star Is Born's rating?

A Star Is Born holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.