Screenplay: William A. Wellman

Direction George Cukor

Cast Judy Garland · James Mason · Jack Carson · Charles Bickford

Synopsis A Star Is Born (1954) follows the story of Norman Maine, a once-renowned actor whose fame is fading. One evening, he accidentally interrupts the performance of aspiring singer Esther Blodgett. Their initial encounter leads to a blossoming friendship that eventually...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Fredric March · Janet Gaynor · Adolphe Menjou · May Robson

Synopsis A Star is Born (1937) follows the journey of Esther Blodgett, a young woman with big dreams of making it in the movie industry. Working as a waitress at a Hollywood soiree, she captures the attention of the renowned but...

Direction Bradley Cooper

Cast Bradley Cooper · Lady Gaga · Sam Elliott · Rafi Gavron

Synopsis A Star Is Born (2018) follows the journey of renowned musician Jackson Maine, who crosses paths with and develops feelings for an aspiring singer named Ally. Ally has nearly abandoned her ambition to become a famous singer until Jackson encourages...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Edward G. Robinson · James Stewart · Rose Stradner · Lionel Stander

Synopsis The Last Gangster (1937) follows the story of Joe Krozac, a notorious mob boss with an outsized ego and a reputation for ruthlessness in the criminal underworld. When his territory is threatened by the Kile Brothers, Joe's response is swift...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Tab Hunter · Etchika Choureau · Marcel Dalio · David Janssen

Synopsis Lafayette Escadrille (1958) follows the journey of a group of daring pilots who, during the early years of World War I, fly for France and experience both the thrills of combat and the complexities of romance. Directed by William Wellman,...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Warner Baxter · Ann Loring · Bruce Cabot · Margo

Synopsis Robin Hood of El Dorado (1936) is set in the 1840s, following the cession of California from Mexico to the United States, which leads to significant hardships for the Mexican population due to the influx of Americans seeking land and...

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Jane Wyman · Van Johnson · Howard Keel · Barry Sullivan

Synopsis Three Guys Named Mike (1951) follows the journey of Marcy Lewis (Jane Wyman), a young woman from a small town who secures a position at American Airlines to train as a flight attendant. Her training is eventful, culminating in her...

Direction Frank Pierson

Cast Barbra Streisand · Kris Kristofferson · Gary Busey · Oliver Clark

Synopsis A Star Is Born (1976) follows the story of a once-famous rock star, John Norman, portrayed by Kris Kristofferson, whose fame has significantly faded. Struggling to uphold commitments to his agent and the media, Norman's life takes a turn when...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Glenn Ford · Janet Blair · Charles Ruggles · Henry Travers

Synopsis Gallant Journey (1946) chronicles the life of John J. Montgomery, a pioneering figure in the realm of glider design during the 19th century, portrayed by Glenn Ford. The film, helmed by producer/director William A. Wellman, who also contributed to the...