| Edition |
[Full screen]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Selznick collection |
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Selznick collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; 1.33:1 aspect ratio; 2.0 mono. |
| Cast |
Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, Andy Devine, Lionel Stander. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, W. Howard Greene ; editor, James E. Newcom ; music, Max Steiner. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1937. |
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Based on a story by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson. |
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"Authorized edition from the estate of David O. Selznick from the collection of George Eastman House."--Container. |
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DVD release date: Feb. 7, 2012. |
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"Mastered in HD from an original Technicolor nitrate 35mm print, preserved by George Eastman House Motion Picture Department"--Container. |
| Summary |
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 alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine . She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down. |
| Note |
Special features: Original theatrical trailer; wardrobe test; gallery. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards for Best Original Story and Best Cinematography, 1937. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Drama.
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Motion picture industry -- Drama.
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Alcoholics -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Wellman, William A., 1896-1975.
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Selznick, David O., 1902-1965.
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Gaynor, Janet.
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March, Fredric, 1897-1975.
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Menjou, Adolphe, 1890-1963.
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Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967.
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Campbell, Alan, 1905-1963.
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Carson, Robert, 1909-1983.
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Greene, W. Howard (William Howard)
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Steiner, Max, 1888-1971.
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Selznick International Pictures.
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Kino Classics (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
738329081522 |
| Music No. |
K815 Kino Classics |
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