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Still from Star Dust — Star Dust (1940) — Walter LangPhotographed by J. Peverell Marley

Poster for Star Dust

Walter Lang

Star Dust

English / 1940 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.27/5·422 ratings·123 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

When Hollywood film studios reject her because she's too young, an Arkansas woman sets out to build a career as an actress on her own.

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Position 49
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Starring Linda Darnell
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorWalter Lang

WriterHelen Logan, Robert Ellis

CinematographerJ. Peverell Marley

Composer

EditorRobert L. Simpson

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck, Kenneth Macgowan

Cast

Linda Darnellas Carolyn Sayres

John Payneas Ambrose Fillmore "Bud" Borden

Roland Youngas Thomas Brooke

Charlotte Greenwoodas Lola Langdon

William Garganas Dane Wharton

Mary Beth Hughesas June Lawrence

Mary Healyas Mary Andrews

Donald Meekas Sam Wellman

Jessie Ralphas Aunt Martha Parker

Walter Kingsfordas Studio Actor Playing "Napoleon"

George Montgomeryas Ronnie

Robert Loweryas Bellboy

Lynne Robertsas College Girl

Joan Leslieas College Girl (uncredited)

Jody Gilbertas Hotel Maid

Irving Baconas Hotel Desk Clerk

Louise Lorimeras Miss Collins

Mantan Morelandas Waiter on Train

Fern Emmettas Della

Hal K. Dawsonas Cargo, Wellman's Assistant

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