A Star Is Born
Summary:
The 1954 musical remake of A Star is Born could have been titled A Star is Reborn, in that it represented the triumphal return to the screen of Judy Garland after a four-year absence. The remake adheres closely to the plotline of the 1937 original: An alcoholic film star, on his last professional legs, gives a career boost to a unknown aspiring actress. The two marry, whereu... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Judy Garland - (Esther Blodgett/Vicki Lester)
James Mason - (Norman Maine)
Jack Carson - (Matt Libby)
Charles Bickford - (Oliver Niles)
Tommy Noonan - (Danny McGuire)
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Review:
The 1954 A Star is Born had better music than the 1937 original, but that's about all that viewers may agree on in assessing one version against the other. On the downside, the music added about an hour to the running time. The film was re-cut and shortened by studio executives after release. Despite the efforts of restoration experts, there are... Continue >>
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