A Star is Born (1954) Ep. 30

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A Star is Born (1954) Ep. 30

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In this episode, we dive into the musical drama A Star is Born (1954), directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland and James Mason. We'll examine how this powerful film leverages Garland's performance and persona to devastating effect.

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Nov 2, 2018

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