The Star (1952 film)

The Star
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStuart Heisler
Screenplay byDale Eunson
Katherine Albert
Produced byBert E. Friedlob
StarringBette Davis
Sterling Hayden
Natalie Wood
CinematographyErnest Laszlo
Edited byOtto Ludwig
Music byVictor Young
Production
company
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • December 11, 1952 (1952-12-11)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1 million (US)[1]

The Star is a 1952 American drama film directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden and Natalie Wood. The plot tells the story of an aging, washed-up actress who is desperate to restart her career. Even though the film was a critical and commercial failure, Bette Davis received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

  1. ^ 'The Top Box Office Hits of 1953', Variety, January 13, 1954