AStar Is Born Premiere in CinemaScope (2:05, SD) Brief look at the premiere in a different film format. Pantages Premiere Television Special (29:48, SD): Archival kinescope of the live nationwide telecast of the premiere consists mostly of announcer George Fisher interviewing attendees outside of the theater. Aremake of the 1937 classic, this time as a musical about a Hollywood couple going through bad times. Would-be singer Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) finds herself taken under the wing of fading star Norman Maine (James Mason) when she saves him from making a drunken fool of himself on stage. Changing her name to Vicki Lester, Esther becomes a The1954 musical remake of A Star is Born could have been titled A Star is Reborn, in that it represented the triumphal return to the screen of Judy Garland after a four-year absence.The remake adheres closely to the plotline of the 1937 original: An alcoholic film star, on his last professional legs, gives a career boost to a unknown aspiring actress. AStar Is Born was a great 1937 moneymaker and it's an even greater picture in its filmusical transmutation. Plus Icon What To Watch Plus Icon Music Plus Icon 1954: Nominations: Best Actor JanetGaynor (1906-1984) plays Esther, who grew up on a farm in North Dakota. After Esther moves to Los Angeles to pursue acting, she meets Norman Maine (Fredric March), an alcoholic actor Esther ReleaseDate Oct 16, 1954. Duration 2 h 34 m. Rating Approved. Genres. Drama. Musical. Romance. Tagline Destiny came at her with a leer! A film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral. nLR2.

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