The Star
1952 · 89 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 4,237 VOTES · DIR. Stuart Heisler
Overview
Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,130 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:57 I've got $ 15, folks.
00:03:59 Maggie, I've been your friend for a long, long time, and I love you.
00:07:20 But, darling, girls don't climb trees.
00:10:26 I've made him happy because I've let him be Mr. Morgan.
00:14:09 I'd love to give you more time.
00:17:14 Was it his fault everybody started buying Whirlpools?
00:24:00 What a coincidence. I'm Snow White.
00:28:11 Who wouldn't be happy to have me?
00:33:33 Of course it isn't true, Gretchen.
00:36:55 Why should I mind?
00:39:19 Margaret Elliot is the guest of Jim Johannsen...
00:43:38 Forget it.
00:46:48 We're gonna change course now.
00:50:25 Margaret Morgan.
00:54:17 You sure you don't want a hot dog, popcorn, anything like that?
00:57:46 When you go in, I want you to go in right. No begging.
01:00:55 She's very well, thank you.
01:04:42 Will you bring me a glass of water?
01:09:14 - I'm sure you do. - George.
01:12:59 Jim? Jim?
01:16:30 ...if I got myself involved...
01:21:30 Phyllis, Maggie isn't feeling well.
01:25:38 You realize he directed it all with only a megaphone.
25:00:00 divorced him so he could marry you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,130
Dialogue density12.7 lines / min
First line00:00:57
Final line25:00:00
Production Record
DirectorStuart Heisler
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes4,237