About
Yes, this is the original version starring Janet Gaynor as the young wannabee who falls for a hard-drinking super star (Frederic March) only to eclipse him as his career spirals. One of the first films ever shot in three-strip Technicolor, A Star is Born was so beloved it has been remade three times. With snappy dialogue by renowned wit, Dorothy Parker, and a supporting cast that includes Adolphe Menjou, Lionel Stander, and Andy Devine.
Historical Note
The three remakes are from 1954 (Judy Garland), 1976 (Barbara Streisand), and 2018 (Lady Gaga).
