A Star Is Born is a 1954 American musical drama film directed by George Cukor, written by Moss Hart, and starring Judy Garland and James Mason.
A Star Is Born
PG · 1954 ‧ Musical/Romance ‧ 3h 2m
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Hollywood actor Norman Maine (James Mason) is a celebrity whose star is on the wane, but when he meets aspiring actress Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland), he is inspired to help her, and soon the two appear in a musical together. Now known as Vicki...
Release date: October 16, 1954 (USA)
Director: George Cukor
Story by: William A. Wellman; Robert Carson;
Distributed by: Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. Pictures
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How many A Star Is Born movies were there?
The Evolution of A Star is Born:
A Star is Born is a rare case in movie history, having four distinct remakes of the same story.
What happened to the 1954 version of A Star Is Born?
On October 22, 1954, it was reported that Warner Bros. had removed 27 minutes from the film, and the new version would be sent back to theaters on November 1. Following Garland's death in 1969, the uncut film was reissued in Los Angeles and New York.
Why are there still shots in A Star Is Born 1954?
After an extensive search, about 20 minutes of actual film and the original soundtrack were found and re-added to the 154 minute film. Where film footage was not able to be restored, production stills were inserted.
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A Star is Born is a movie of grand scope and intimate moments, featuring Judy Garland's possibly greatest performance. Read Critics Reviews.
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May 14, 2024 · A Star Is Born, American musical film, released in 1954, that was the third—and widely considered the most enduring—version of the classic ...
The 1954 musicalized version of A Star Is Born is a great film. Judy Garland and James Mason (both Oscar nominated) turn in terrific performance as Esther and ...
Jan 15, 2019 · An essay about the five screen versions of "A Star Is Born," and why George Cukor's 1954 masterpiece still reigns supreme.
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A movie star helps a young singer/actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
A Star Is Born is a 1954 musical film about a movie star who helps a young singer/actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a ...