20 Nov 1928
Show People
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
A Star Is Born
Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
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.
Top Billed Cast
Janet Gaynor Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester
Fredric March Norman Maine
Adolphe Menjou Oliver Niles
May Robson Lettie Blodgett
Andy Devine Danny McGuire
Lionel Stander Matt Libby
Owen Moore Casey Burke
Peggy Wood Miss Phillips
Elizabeth Jenns Anita Regis
Edgar Kennedy Pop Randall
J. C. Nugent Mr. Blodgett
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Posture Coach
Irving Bacon Station Agent (uncredited)
Jane Barnes Waitress #1 (uncredited)
Clara Blandick Aunt Mattie (uncredited)
Wade Boteler Santa Anita Cop (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey Burke's Butler (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley Niles' Assistant (uncredited)
George Chandler Deliveryman (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty Cuddles (uncredited)
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