

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.
April 20, 1937


Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
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.

Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester

Norman Maine

Oliver Niles

Lettie Blodgett

Danny McGuire

Matt Libby

Casey Burke

Miss Phillips

Anita Regis

Pop Randall

Mr. Blodgett

Posture Coach
Released
April 20, 1937
1963