7.3IMDb12k votes
Directed by William A. Wellman
With Janet Gaynor · Fredric March · Adolphe Menjou
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A young woman pursues her dream of stardom in Hollywood while navigating her relationship with a fading actor.
the plot
contains spoilers
- esther blodgett is a farm kid trying to break into the movies
- esther catches the eye of her idol norman maine at a hollywood party
- esther is sent for a screen test
- esther attains stardom as vicki lester
- esther and norman marry
- norman's career dwindles due to his chronic alcoholism
awards & recognition
- Oscar Winner
- Won 1 Oscar.
- 7 wins & 7 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
