The Star Maker
“THE STARS OF TOMORROW TELLING THE STORY OF THE STAR OF YESTERDAY”
Synopsis
This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Larry Earl
Louise Campbell
Mary
Linda Ware
Jane Gray
Ned Sparks
'Speed' King
Laura Hope Crews
Carlotta Salvini
Janet Waldo
Stella
Walter Damrosch
Walter Damrosch
Thurston Hall
Mr. Proctor
Clara Blandick
Miss Esther Jones
Oscar O'Shea
Mr. Flannigan
Ben Welden
Joe Gimlick
Joseph Crehan
Thomas Marlowe
Billy Gilbert
Stanislov Papadopoulos
Helene Stanley
Rusty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler, Arthur Caesar, Don Hartman
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Star Maker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Frank Butler, Arthur Caesar, Don Hartman
Alfred Newman
Karl Struss
Alma Macrorie
Charles R. Rogers, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Arthur Caesar
Screenplay
Don Hartman
Screenplay
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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 The Star Maker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Star Maker about?
This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.
Who directed The Star Maker?
The Star Maker was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Star Maker?
The principal cast of The Star Maker includes Bing Crosby, Louise Campbell, Linda Ware, Ned Sparks, Laura Hope Crews.
When was The Star Maker released and how long is it?
The Star Maker was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Star Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star Maker was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star Maker?
The Star Maker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).