A Star Is Born [1937] VHS (1998) New/Sealed / Janet Gaynor & Frederic March

Description: A Star Is Born [VHS] Author: Janet Gaynor; Frederic March Publication: : United American Video, 1998-07-16Binding: VHS TapeEdition: Condition: NewDescription: No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. brand new/sealed; Original film [1937] This release [1998]; A Star is Born came into being when producer David O. Selznick decided to tell a "true behind-the-scenes" story of Hollywood. The truth, of course, was filtered a bit for box-office purposes, although Selznick and an army of screenwriters based much of their script on actual people and events. Janet Gaynor stars as Esther Blodgett, the small-town girl who dreams of Hollywood stardom, a role later played by both Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand in the 1954 and 1976 remakes. Jeered at by most of her family, Esther finds an ally in her crusty old grandma (May Robson), who admires the girl's "pioneer spirit" and bankrolls Esther's trip to Tinseltown. On arrival, Esther heads straight to Central Casting, where a world-weary receptionist (Peggy Wood), trying to let the girl down gently, tells her that her chances for stardom are about one in a thousand. "Maybe I'll be that one!" replies Esther defiantly. Months pass: through the intervention of her best friend, assistant director Danny McGuire (Andy Devine), Esther gets a waitressing job at an upscale Hollywood party. Her efforts to "audition" for the guests are met with quizzical stares, but she manages to impress Norman Maine (Fredric March), the alcoholic matinee idol later played by James Mason and Kris Kristofferson. Esther gets her first big break in Norman's next picture and a marriage proposal from the smitten Mr. Maine. It's a hit, but as Esther (now named Vicki)'s star ascends, Norman's popularity plummets due to a string of lousy pictures and an ongoing alcohol problem. The film won Academy Awards for director William Wellman and Robert Carson in the "original story" category and for W. Howard Greene's glistening Technicolor cinematography. ~ Hal Erickson, RoviRef#: 013287Subject: MoviesVisit our eBay store for thousands more Books, Music, Movies & MoreSign Up for our store newsletter here! Kayleighbug Books Located in Cedar Grove, WV!Specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror since 1998. Member: IOBA, ABAShippingYES, We combine shipping! Total shipping charge will be calculated at checkout based on the combined weight of the items you order. Listing information & photos copyright 1998-2024 Kayleighbug Books

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