Make Me a Star
“HOLLYYWOOD BEHIND THE SCENES!”
Synopsis
A grocery clerk, longing to become a cowboy actor, goes to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately, his acting ability is non-existent.
Top Cast
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Joan Blondell
'Flips' Montague
Stuart Erwin
Merton Gill
Zasu Pitts
Mrs. Scudder
Ben Turpin
Ben
Charles Sellon
Mr. Gashwiler
Florence Roberts
Mrs. Gashwiler
Helen Jerome Eddy
Tessie Kearns
Arthur Hoyt
Hardy Powell
George Templeton
Buck Benson
Ruth Donnelly
The Countess
Sam Hardy
Jeff Baird
Oscar Apfel
Henshaw
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Bankhead (uncredited)
Clive Brook
Clive Brook (uncredited)
Maurice Chevalier
Maurice Chevalier (uncredited)
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert (uncredited)
Phillips Holmes
Phillips Holmes (uncredited)
Fredric March
Fredric March (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, Arthur Kober, Sam Mintz
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Make Me a Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Walter DeLeon, Arthur Kober, Sam Mintz, Harry Leon Wilson, Moss Hart, Marc Connelly, George S. Kaufman
John Leipold
Allen G. Siegler
Edward Dmytryk, LeRoy Stone
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Edward Dmytryk
Editor
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Arthur Kober
Screenplay
Moss Hart
Writer
Marc Connelly
Writer
George S. Kaufman
Writer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Sam Mintz
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Make Me a Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Make Me a Star about?
A grocery clerk, longing to become a cowboy actor, goes to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately, his acting ability is non-existent.
Who directed Make Me a Star?
Make Me a Star was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Make Me a Star?
The principal cast of Make Me a Star includes Joan Blondell, Stuart Erwin, Zasu Pitts, Ben Turpin, Charles Sellon.
When was Make Me a Star released and how long is it?
Make Me a Star was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Make Me a Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Make Me a Star was composed by John Leipold.
Is Make Me a Star based on a book or true story?
Make Me a Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Leon Wilson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Make Me a Star?
Make Me a Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).