The Story

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.

Rating

G

Duration

Cast

Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson

Director

William A. Wellman