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The Star poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.1 / 100
1952·Drama / Romance·1h 29m

THE STAR

“The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!”

Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.

Above the Line
Stuart Heisler·DirectorKatherine Albert·ScreenplayDale Eunson·ScreenplayErnest Laszlo·Director of PhotographyVictor Young·Original Music ComposerOtto Ludwig·Supervising Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Margaret ElliotSterling Hayden·Jim Johannsen aka Barry LesterNatalie Wood·GretchenWarner Anderson·Harry StoneMinor Watson·Joe MorrisonJune Travis·Phyllis StonePaul Frees·Richard StanleyRobert Warwick·R.J. an Aging Actor at PartyBarbara Lawrence·Barbara LawrenceFay Baker·Faith
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
Stuart Heisler·DirectorWeslie Jones·Script SupervisorRobert Vreeland·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Katherine Albert·ScreenplayDale Eunson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ernest Laszlo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Otto Ludwig·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Victor Young·Original Music ComposerLeo Shuken·OrchestratorSid Cuttner·OrchestratorJohn R. Carter·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignBoris Leven·Set DesignerEdward G. Boyle·Set DecorationDel Armstrong·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 3
Bert E. Friedlob·ProducerLeo Taub·Producer's AssistantJ Paul·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 4
Jane Romeyn·Hair SetupAnn Peck·Wardrobe MasterDavid Commons·Special EffectsJack Rabin·Special Effects
By the Numbers
67.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
25%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Friendly, Inviting
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark suit with a striped tie sits on a red leather couch, looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. He holds a small white bowl in his righ”

Key Elements
White BowlStack Of PapersFramed PicturesGlassWhite Napkin
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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