A Star Is Born

1937 · Directed by William A. Wellman · 111 min · drama film, musical film, romance film

★ 7.2/10 · 244 ratings on TMDB

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 her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.