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Title:

A star is born [videorecording] / Selznick International Pictures ; screenplay by Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, Robert Carson ; directed by William A. Wellman ; produced by David O. Selznick.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Edition:

Full screen.

Publisher:

Kino Classics,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Motion picture actors and actresses--Drama.
Motion picture industry--Drama.
Alcoholics--Drama.
Man-woman relationships--Drama.
Feature films.

Other Authors:

Wellman, William Augustus, 1896-1975.
Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967.
Campbell, Alan, 1905-1963.
Carson, Robert, 1909-1983.
Steiner, Max, 1888-1971.

Other Titles:

Star is born (Motion picture : 1937)

Notes:

Originally released as a motion picture in 1937. Based on a story by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson. "Authorized edition from the estate of David O. Selznick from the collection of George Eastman House."--Container. DVD release date: Feb. 7, 2012. "Mastered in HD from an original Technicolor nitrate 35mm print, preserved by George Eastman House Motion Picture Department"--Container. Special features: Original theatrical trailer; wardrobe test; gallery. Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, Andy Devine, Lionel Stander.

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.

Series:

The Selznick collection.

UPC:

738329081522

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)