The applause of the world... and then this!
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Suggested Topics:
Vicki Lester
Norman Maine
Matt Libby
Oliver Niles
Danny McGuire
Lola Lavery
Susan Ettinger
Graves
Libby's secretary
Glenn Williams
Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Guitarist (uncredited)
Producer
Screenplay
Director
1937
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