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1 videodisc (111 min.) : Blu-ray, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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Blu-ray |
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Blu-ray |
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Motion picture. |
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Selznick collection.
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| System Details |
Blu-ray |
| Note |
Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1937. |
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Special features: original theatrical trailer; wardrobe test; gallery. |
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Based on a story by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson. |
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"Authorized edition from the estate of David O. Selznick from the collection of George Eastman House"--Container. |
| Cast |
Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, Andy Devine, Lionel Stander. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, W. Howard Greene; music, Max Steiner; editor, James E. Newcom. |
| Summary |
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 alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine . She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards for Best Original Story and Best Cinematography, 1937. |
| Subject |
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Motion picture industry -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Drama.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Added Author |
Wellman, William A., 1896-1975, film director.
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Selznick, David O., 1902-1965, film producer.
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Gaynor, Janet, actor.
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March, Fredric, 1897-1975, actor.
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Menjou, Adolphe, 1890-1963, actor.
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Robson, May, 1858-1942, actor.
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Devine, Andy, 1905-1977, actor.
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Stander, Lionel, actor.
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Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967, screenwriter.
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Campbell, Alan, 1905-1963, screenwriter.
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Carson, Robert, 1909-1983, screenwriter.
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Greene, W. Howard (William Howard)
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Steiner, Max, 1888-1971.
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Greene, W. Howard (William Howard), director of photography.
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Steiner, Max, 1888-1971, composer (expression)
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Newcom, James E., editor of moving image work.
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Selznick International Pictures, production company.
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Kino Classics (Firm)
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| Note |
Title appears in credits as: Selznick International presents A star is born |
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Title on disc label: William Wellman's A star is born |
| Added Title |
Star is born (Motion picture :1937)
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| Standard No. |
738329088521 |
| Music No. |
K885 Kino Classics |
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