Review of The Star (1952) by Orlok W — 05 Jan 2015
What's interesting about this movie is that it was first offered to Joan Crawford who turned it down flat. At the same time, "Sudden Fear" was presented to Davis, who didn't like the script.
Davis also turned down "Come Back, Little Sheba". Well, guess what? Davis accepted "The Star", Joan accepted "Sudden Fear" and Shirley Booth got the chance to repeat her stage success in "Sheba" and all three got nominated for the Best Actress Oscar in 1952.
.. 'C'mon Oscar, let's you and me go get drunk'--'The Star' gives Bette Davis a chance to tear up the screen as a one-time Hollywood legend who's forced to watch her youth and career slowly fade away.
.. Bette Davis Takes a Bender!!
This review of The Star (1952) was written by Orlok W on 05 Jan 2015.
The Star has generally received positive reviews.
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