A Star Is Born (DVD Widescreen) [DVD] [Standard]

Esther Blodgett (Janet Gaynor) is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine (Frederic March), is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine. She and her idol Norman marry; but as her star rises, his comes crashing down. Mastered in HD from an original 35 mm nitrate print. This is the only version of the film authorized for from the estate of David O. Selznick. 6 Academy Award Nominations including Best Pictures, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay.

The fire of Barbra Streisand. The magnetism of Kris Kristofferson. The reckless world of big-time rock 'n' roll. All three bring a new passion and timeliness to A Star Is Born, one of the screen's classic love stories (previously filmed in 1937 and 1954) and winner of five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture, Actress and Actor (Musical/Comedy). Paul Williams, Kenny Loggins, Leon Russell and others worked with Streisand on one o

This classic 1937 drama with March giving one of his best performances as a movie star in the waning days of his popularity. He meets a shy, young country girl (Janet Gaynor), falls in love, marries her and then helps her to become a big star... with her fame eclipsing his and tragic consequences following.