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Star Dust (1940)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   6 April 1940 (USA)
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Carolyn Sayres gets a Hollywood contract from talent scout Brooke but is later rejected because she's too young... See full summary »

Director:

Walter Lang
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Darnell ...
Carolyn Sayres
John Payne ...
Ambrose Fillmore / Bud Borden
Roland Young Roland Young ...
Thomas Brooke
Charlotte Greenwood Charlotte Greenwood ...
Lola Langdon
William Gargan William Gargan ...
Dane Wharton
Mary Beth Hughes Mary Beth Hughes ...
June Lawrence
Mary Healy Mary Healy ...
Mary Andrews
Donald Meek Donald Meek ...
Sam Wellman
Jessie Ralph Jessie Ralph ...
Aunt Martha Parker
Walter Kingsford Walter Kingsford ...
Napoleon in Screen Test
George Montgomery ...
Ronnie
Robert Lowery Robert Lowery ...
Bellboy
Hal K. Dawson Hal K. Dawson ...
Cargo, Wellman's Assistant
Jody Gilbert Jody Gilbert ...
Swedish Maid
Gary Breckner Gary Breckner ...
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Storyline

Carolyn Sayres gets a Hollywood contract from talent scout Brooke but is later rejected because she's too young. She falls in love with Bud Borden, another contractee who helps her to become a star. Based partly on Darnells' early experiences in Hollywood. Wharton is a parody of Zanuck. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Talent Scout | Acting Coach | Film Star | Discovery  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El camino de las estrellas See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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