

Star Without Light
Étoile sans lumière
Synopsis
An aspiring singer tries to break into films during the early talkie era. She is hired to dub the singing and speaking voice of a silent-movie favorite. Sworn to secrecy, the fill-in must stand by in silence as the star receives all the praises and plaudits.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Édith Piaf
Madeleine
Marcel Herrand
Roger Marney
Jules Berry
Billy Daniel
Serge Reggiani
Gaston Lansac
Mila Parély
Stella Dora
Yves Montand
Pierre
Colette Brosset
Lulu
Georges Vitray
Le producteur Darnois
Mady Berry
Mélanie
Paul Frankeur
le reporter
Renée Dennsy
Pierre Mindaist
Jean Raymond
Pierre Farny
Ginette Cantrin
Juliette Cransac
Georges Yvon
Jean Rozemberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Blistène
- Original Title
- Étoile sans lumière
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- B.U.P. Française, Société Universelle de Films (SUF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Blistène
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Blistène
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Without Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Without Light about?
An aspiring singer tries to break into films during the early talkie era. She is hired to dub the singing and speaking voice of a silent-movie favorite. Sworn to secrecy, the fill-in must stand by in silence as the star receives all the praises and plaudits.
Who directed Star Without Light?
Star Without Light was directed by Marcel Blistène.
Who stars in Star Without Light?
The principal cast of Star Without Light includes Édith Piaf, Marcel Herrand, Jules Berry, Serge Reggiani, Mila Parély.
When was Star Without Light released and how long is it?
Star Without Light was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
