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.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
Won
1938
Special Award
Special Award
Writing (Original Story)
William A. Wellman, Robert Carson
Actor
Fredric March
Actress
Janet Gaynor
Assistant Director
Eric Stacey
Directing
William Wellman
Outstanding Production
Selznick International Pictures
Writing (Screenplay)
Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, Robert Carson
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