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7.2/10 • 39

1952-12-111h 29m

DramaRomance

The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!

Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.

Directors
Stuart Heisler

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bette Davis

    Bette Davis

    Margaret Elliot

  2. Sterling Hayden

    Sterling Hayden

    Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester

  3. Natalie Wood

    Natalie Wood

    Gretchen

  4. Warner Anderson

    Warner Anderson

    Harry Stone

  5. Minor Watson

    Minor Watson

    Joe Morrison

  6. June Travis

    June Travis

    Phyllis Stone

  7. Paul Frees

    Paul Frees

    Richard Stanley

  8. Robert Warwick

    Robert Warwick

    R.J. an Aging Actor at Party

  9. Barbara Lawrence

    Barbara Lawrence

    Barbara Lawrence

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
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