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How Real is 'The Star'?(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-01-01
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Time: 0h 8m
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A short documentary about the Bette Davis film, The Star from 1952.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: How Real is 'The Star'?
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Charles Busch
Self
Carol Kane
Self
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Natalie Wood
Self (archive footage)
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A short documentary about the Bette Davis film, The Star from 1952.
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2005-01-01
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