The William Wellman Blogathon: “A Star is Born” (1937)

Rural North Dakota, 1937: Esther Blodgett (Janet Gaynor) dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress, much to her family's dismay. Her Grandmother (May Robson) is the only one in the family who supports her ambition. And she's vocal about it. Right from the get-go, she defends Esther after her other family members tease her and she literally … Continue reading The William Wellman Blogathon: “A Star is Born” (1937)