01 Oct 1954
A Star Is Born
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Thomas Graal's Best Film
Thomas Graal's a screenwriter, is very fond of his secretary Bessie. Overtaken by a kiss by Thomas she runs away. In his misfortune Thomas writes a screenplay inspired by Bessie. But she has not been really honest with him. 31 minutes of runtime are missing and presumed lost.
Top Billed Cast
Karin Molander Bessie Douglas
Albin Lavén Alexander Douglas
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson Clotilde Douglas
Axel Nilsson Johan
Adolf Blomstedt Beyron
Gucken Cederborg Cook
Emma Dietrichs Shop Clerk
Emil Fjellström Towboat Captain
William Larsson Marsey
Thyra Leijman-Uppström Concierge
Nils Lundell Russian Extra
Torsten Winge Olof Ås Stage worker
Georg Blomstedt Beyron
Anna Diedrich Clerk in grocery store
Rune Carlsten Clerk in grocery store
Olof Krook Stage worker
Eric Lindholm Johan's assistant to find Bessie
Theodor Olsson Office coworker
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