The Star Maker (1939)
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The Star Maker is the story (with variations) of vaudeville enterpreneur Gus Edwards, here played by Bing Crosby. Determining that he can attain the uppermost showbiz rungs by spotlighting new, untried talents, Edwards rises to fame by hiring preteen boys and girls for his touring acts, the most… More The Star Maker is the story (with variations) of vaudeville enterpreneur Gus Edwards, here played by Bing Crosby. Determining that he can attain the uppermost showbiz rungs by spotlighting new, untried talents, Edwards rises to fame by hiring preteen boys and girls for his touring acts, the most famous of which is his "schoolroom" routine. Among Edwards' more prominent discoveries were Eddie Cantor, Georgie Jessel, Bert Wheeler, Walter Winchell and Mae Murray, none of whom are depicting in the film (though composer Walter Damrosch is portrayed "By Himself"). Paramount intended The Star Maker as a showcase for a whole new crop of "stars in the making", though the studio's own discoveries were destined for obscurity--with the exception of Janet Waldo, who in 1997 was still providing the voice of Judy Jetson for a series of TV commercials. Louise Campbell provides the nominal romantic interest as Edwards' super-supportive wife, while a welcome note of cynicism is introduced by the ineffable Ned Sparks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 25, 1939 Wide
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Cast
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Bing Crosby
as Larry Earl
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Louise Campbell
as Mary
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Linda Ware
as Jane Gray
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Ned Sparks
as "Speed" King
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Laura Hope Crewes
as Carlotta Salvini
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Janet Waldo
as Stella
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Walter Damrosch
as Himself
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Thurston Hall
as Mr. Proctor
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Clara Blandick
as Miss Esther Jones
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Oscar O'Shea
as Mr. Flannigan
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John Gallaudet
as Duke
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Emory Parnell
as Mr. Olson
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Dorothy Vaughan
as Mrs. Riley
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Paul Stanton
as Mr. Coyle
- Sig Arno
- Harry C. Bradley
- Fritzi Brunette
- A.S. Byron
- Joseph Crehan
- Richard Denning
- Jimmie Dundee
- Earl Dwire
- George Eldredge
- Ralph Faulkner
- Frank Faylen
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Billy Gilbert
as Steel Worker
- Ethel Griffies
- Grace Hayle
- Selmar Jackson
- Wally Maher
- Doro Merande
- Johnnie Morris
- Ottola Nesmith
- George C. Pearce
- Frances Raymond
- Ralph Sanford
- Edwin Stanley
- Max Wagner
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Morgan Wallace
as Lou Morris
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Ben Welden
as Joe Gimlick
- Jack Pennick
- Stanley Price
- George Guhl
- Daisy Bufford
- Dorothy Babbs
