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Film · 1937

A Star Is Born

by William A. Wellman

CineMasters tierCult Classic

Rarity: Very rare. A tier follows the title’s real, lasting fame (Wikipedia readership, worldwide reach, awards, box office, age), never its quality.

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1937
Director
William A. Wellman
Genres
MusicalRomanceDrama
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Running time
1 h 51 min

Cast

  • Janet Gaynor
  • Fredric March
  • Adolphe Menjou
  • May Robson
  • Andy Devine
  • Lionel Stander
  • Owen Moore
  • Edgar Kennedy

Awards

Wins

  • Academy Award for Best Story (1938)
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Picture (1938)
  • Academy Award for Best Actor (1938)
  • Academy Award for Best Actress (1938)
  • Academy Award for Best Director (1938)
  • Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1938)

References

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