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A Star Is Born (1954)

Musical drama in which a fading actor becomes involved with a young singer on her way up. Judy Garland was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the rising star.

Musical drama in which a famous actor with a drink problem decides to help a budding young singer after hearing her perform. He signs her up with a film studio, where she lands the lead role in a big musical. The two become close and later marry, but while her career continues to blossom, his takes a downward turn.

2 hours, 32 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Jun 202222:50
BBC Four

Music Played

  • Ray Heindorf, The Warner Bros. Orchestra, Judy Garland

    The Man That Got Away (Expanded Version)

Credits

Vicki Lester / Esther BlodgettJudy Garland
Norman MaineJames Mason
Miss MarkhamLotus Robb
Libby's SecretaryHazel Shermet
Matt LibbyJack Carson
Lola LaveryLucy Marlow
Susan EttingerAmanda Blake
Danny McGuireTommy Noonan
Oliver NilesCharles Bickford
GravesIrving Bacon
ProducerSidney Luft
DirectorGeorge Cukor

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Aug 200712:10
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 24 Oct 202013:10
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 29 Oct 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 28 Mar 202113:40
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 27 Dec 202110:05
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 30 Dec 202122:50
    BBC Four
  • Thu 9 Jun 202222:50
    BBC Four

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