Underplayed Gems

Star! (1968)

Star! poster
Directed by
Robert Wise
Genre
biographical film, musical film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 56m
Rated
G
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 236 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film follows the life of British performer Gertrude Lawrence as she rises to fame on stage and screen. It shows her personal struggles and professional triumphs through a series of musical performances.

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What happens

Star! (re-titled Those Were the Happy Times for its 1969 re-release) is a 1968 American biographical musical film directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews. The screenplay by William Fairchild is based on the life and career of British performer Gertrude Lawrence. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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