A Star Is Born

Esther Blodgett is a starry-eyed farm girl with dreams of Hollywood who, while waitressing at a party, attracts the attention of veteran actor Norman Maine. A successful screen test transforms her into Vicki Lester and launches a meteoric rise to stardom as she navigates the glamour and pressures of the film industry.

She and Norman marry, but his once-brilliant career unravels as chronic alcoholism takes hold, testing their love and revealing the harsh costs of fame. The story is a poignant look at ambition, sacrifice, and the fragility of success in the golden age of Hollywood.