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How Real is 'The Star'?
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How Real is 'The Star'?

2005-01-01 · 8 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary

A short documentary about the Bette Davis film, The Star from 1952.

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Charles BuschCharles BuschSelf
Carol KaneCarol KaneSelf
Bette DavisBette DavisSelf (archive footage)
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodSelf (archive footage)
Boze HadleighSelf
Charlotte ChandlerSelf

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