Star Dust
“A GRAND BEHIND THE SCENES SHOW ABOUT HOLLYWOOD!”
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.
Top Cast
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Linda Darnell
Carolyn Sayres
John Payne
Ambrose Fillmore "Bud" Borden
Roland Young
Thomas Brooke
Charlotte Greenwood
Lola Langdon
William Gargan
Dane Wharton
Mary Beth Hughes
June Lawrence
Mary Healy
Mary Andrews
Donald Meek
Sam Wellman
Jessie Ralph
Aunt Martha Parker
Walter Kingsford
Studio Actor Playing "Napoleon"
George Montgomery
Ronnie
Robert Lowery
Bellboy
Lynne Roberts
College Girl
Joan Leslie
College Girl (uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Hotel Maid
Irving Bacon
Hotel Desk Clerk
Louise Lorimer
Miss Collins
Mantan Moreland
Waiter on Train
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Star Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Helen Logan, Robert Ellis, Ivan Kahn, Jesse Malo, Kenneth Earl
David Buttolph
J. Peverell Marley
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck, Kenneth Macgowan
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Helen Logan
Screenplay
Robert Ellis
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Dust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Dust about?
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.
Who directed Star Dust?
Star Dust was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Star Dust?
The principal cast of Star Dust includes Linda Darnell, John Payne, Roland Young, Charlotte Greenwood, William Gargan.
When was Star Dust released and how long is it?
Star Dust was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Star Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Dust was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Dust?
Star Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).