A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

  • Director: George Cukor
  • Writer: Moss Hart,Dorothy Parker,Alan Campbell
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: October 16, 1954
  • Aspect ratio: 2.55 : 1
  • Also known as: Zvijezda je rodjena
  • "A Star Is Born" is a romantic musical directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland and James Mason .
    The film tells the story of actress Esther Blodgett, who rose to fame with the help of big star Norman Maine, and the two became lovers. The story of Esther's growing career prestige, but a depressing story for a declining Norman   . The film was released in the United States on September 29, 1954.

    Details

    • Release date October 16, 1954
    • Filming locations Church of the Good Shepherd - 505 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies Transcona Enterprises

    Box office

    Budget

    $5,019,770 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $4,335,968

    Gross worldwide

    $4,348,890

    Movie reviews

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    • By Maddison 2022-03-21 09:03:25

      I just wanted to take another look at you

      Watched it twice. I feel a little bored when I see it in the middle. The interspersed musicals, as well as the lines of the whole film, make people feel very typical Hollywood haha.

      Personally, I feel that the whole film is relatively flat. But I have a question, that pianist Danny (it seems to be called this), isn't he a pair with Esther? Why did they say goodbye as soon as the male protagonist appeared, and the emotional line changed a bit quickly. Does...

    • By Kristy 2022-02-02 08:08:15

      A Star Is Born Restoration Saga

      If you had the opportunity to watch the 1954 Warner Bros. movie "A Star is Born," maybe you would be confused about 40 minutes into the film, when the normal picture was gone, replaced by a few Zhang Fanhuang's photo, but the problem is that the voice is still right. I saw that some netizens commented on a certain website that this is an early Hollywood experiment, but it is not the case. So, what is all this about? From 181 to 154 "A Star Is Born" originated in the early 1930s when producer...

    • By Junius 2022-02-02 08:08:15

      I just want to see you again

      At that time, Hollywood movies didn't show up, they didn't come out, they only told stories in a down-to-earth way. Every line, every scene is exquisite. Theatrical turns are all stuck on point. Emotional pushes follow professional skills without showing off.

      The valuable thing about this movie is that it is a Hollywood introspection. It admits that the unspoken rules of this flashy place, although not all, have entered the circle. It examines itself, exposes cruelty, and understands...

    • By Patsy 2022-02-02 08:08:15

      Dilemma

      "Funny Girl" steals a lot from this. Compared with the 37th edition, the longer duration makes the characters fuller, but it is inevitably lengthy, and the number of songs is not much relative to this volume, but there are still a few "unnecessary" (even this is also learned by "Funny Girl". past). Seeing the second version, I am more and more confused about the position of the heroine in the last line of her own identity. Is it a vassal or the eternity of love? The setting of men and women...

    • By Jonatan 2022-02-02 08:08:15

      love love love

      When he met her, his career was already going downhill. He fell asleep with a bottle of wine every night, and from time to time he came to disturb the crew. The boss lost trust in him, and his colleagues were unhappy with him. But he met her and her singing, so running her became his career. Under his advice and careful planning, she was appreciated by the boss and became an instant hit. They also fell in love and got married naturally. At this point in the story, everything is beautiful and...

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    • By Harmon 2023-09-29 18:51:46

      SIFF feelsAlmost every word was written to me. Hopefully someday the clipped parts can be...

    • By Clarabelle 2023-06-22 21:21:44

      George Cook is indeed a...

    • By Luther 2023-01-25 08:19:39

      I love the singing and dancing part, especially the part where the hero and heroine meet for the first time and the heroine sings and dances to make the hero happy. In the end, the love that was not worn away because of all the disappointments in life is really touching. The place where no film is replaced by photos is also a very interesting viewing...

    • By Layla 2022-11-03 14:07:06

      Cry in the dressing room and go out and sing turn that frown upside...

    • By Nina 2022-09-04 01:23:15

      This is Mrs. Norman Maine...

    Movie plot

    Esther Blodgett ( Judy Garland ) is a Hollywood up-and-coming actress who makes her mark at a charity fundraiser for declining star Norman Maine ( James Mason ) . Soon fell in love with this older and more sophisticated man. And Norman was also deeply attracted by her naivety and liveliness. Norman created a few gigs for Esther that made her famous, and the two became lovers. Esther's growing career renown, thanks to his extraordinary...
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    Evaluation action

    "A Star Is Born", from the screenwriting, music, to singing and performance, every link is perfect   . (Time Net Review) This romantic film is not so much a simple tear-jerking story, it is better to say that it shows a real life tragedy, because there is a kind of sad taste throughout the whole film, especially some delicate ones. Immediately leaves a strong impression. For example, they initially exchanged heartfelt conversations in...
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    Movie quotes

    • Norman Maine: Do you ever go fishing?

      [Esther looks confused]

      Norman Maine: Well, do you like prizefi--have you ever watched a great fighter?

      Esther Blodgett: I-I uh--

      Norman Maine: I'm trying to tell you how you sing.

      Esther Blodgett: Do you mean like a prizefighter or a fish?

      Norman Maine: Look...em--

      [leads her into a kitchen]

      Norman Maine: There are certain pleasures that you get--

      [realizes that the sound of clanging dishes is intolerable and they depart for the outside]

      Norman Maine: There are certain pleasures you get, little-little jabs of pleasure when a swordfish take a hook, or-or when you see a great fighter get in right for the kill, see?

      [Esther still looks confused]

      Norman Maine: You don't understand a word I'm saying, do you?

      Esther Blodgett: No, not yet. Why don't you try bullfights?

    • Judge George J. Barnes: Were you Norman Maine the actor?

      Norman Maine: Yes.

    • Matt Libby: This is the way the world ends, not with a bang, with a whimper.