Synopsis
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.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Story, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Los Angeles
Production
Selznick International Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1988 generic
- Academy Awards 1938 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1937 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1937 generic
