Crescent Theater: Tuesday Talkies, Non-Silent Films from the Golden Age of Hollywood

The original A Star Is Born (1937) is a sweeping Hollywood melodrama about fame, ambition, and the fragile cost of success. When a seasoned movie star discovers a talented young woman and helps launch her career, her rise to stardom shines brighter just as his own begins to fade. Set against the glamour and heartbreak of classic Hollywood, the film offers a poignant, behind-the-scenes look at the industry’s promises—and the personal sacrifices that come with them—establishing a timeless story that has resonated through generations of remakes.